Sacred Rights: The Case for Contraception and Abortion in World Religions

Book Overview

As the global population continues to grow, family planning is fast becoming one of the most critical issues facing the planet. While many organizations--most prominently the United Nations--are trying to implement policies that will help curb the population explosion, these measures are frequently blocked by those professing conservative religious beliefs.
In many of the world's religions there is a restrictive and pro-natalist view on family...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195160010
• ISBN13: 9780195160017
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.0"