| Description |
viii, 308 pages : illustrations ; 25cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-296) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : fetal stories -- Discovering fetal life, 1870s-1920s -- Interpreting fetal bodies, 1930s-1970s -- Defining fetal personhood, 1973-1976 -- Defending fetal rights, 1970s-1990s -- Debating fetal pain, 1984-2007 -- Epilogue : fetal meanings. |
| Subject |
Fetus -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Fetus. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Fetus -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
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Fetus -- Legal status, laws, etc. |
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Obstetrics -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Obstetrics. |
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Perinatology -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Perinatology. |
| ISBN |
9780195323436 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0195323432 hardcover alkaline paper |
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