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Abortion: Understanding Differences is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book that examines the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding abortion. Written by a team of leading experts in the field, the book provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on this complex and controversial topic.

Abortion: Understanding Differences (The Hastings Center Series in Ethics)

by Anton Scheepers

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	366 pages

The book begins by exploring the different moral perspectives on abortion. Some people believe that abortion is always wrong, while others believe that it is sometimes or even always permissible. The book examines the arguments for and against each of these positions, and it provides readers with the tools they need to develop their own informed opinions on the issue.

The book also discusses the legal and social context of abortion. It examines the history of abortion law in the United States and other countries, and it discusses the current legal landscape surrounding abortion. The book also explores the social stigma that often surrounds abortion, and it discusses the ways in which this stigma can affect women's decisions about whether or not to have an abortion.

Abortion: Understanding Differences is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding abortion. The book provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on this complex and controversial topic, and it is sure to inform and challenge readers of all backgrounds.

Moral Perspectives on Abortion
The Legal Context of Abortion
The Social Context of Abortion

About the Authors

The authors of Abortion: Understanding Differences are a team of leading experts in the field of abortion ethics. They include:

Ruth Faden, PhD, is the Philip Bard Professor of Bioethics at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics.
Lawrence Gostin, JD, is the University Professor and Linda D. and Tobia M. Blatt Professor of Global Health Law at Georgetown University.
Leslie Reagan, PhD, is the Thomas A. Reynolds Professor of Law and Bioethics at the University of Maryland School of Law.