Debates Around Abortion in the Global North: Europe, North America, Russia and Asia

This book explores the issues,progress,and setbacks in the right for women to access abortion in the Global North,using a historical,legal,and scientific approach. It provides insights into the past,present,and potential actions and struggles for abortion rights,and discusses the practices of Asian countries. It also presents the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on access to abortion healthcare services and abortion,and innovative initiatives and schemes designed to promote women's reproductive rights and abortion rights.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book explores the complex issues, advancements, and challenges surrounding women's access to abortion in various countries within the Global North. Through a historical, legal, and scientific lens, it identifies the key issues, progress, and setbacks in this critical area. The book offers valuable insights into the past, present, and potential future actions and struggles related to the ongoing right to procure an abortion. It delves into the practices and rituals of Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and Taiwan, to better understand their perspectives on abortion.

The volume also presents the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to abortion healthcare services and abortion rights. It highlights innovative initiatives and schemes designed to address these challenges, encouraging health professionals and decision-makers to reflect on the "good practices" and retain them for the long term.

This edited collection is intended for a wide range of academics and students across the social sciences, healthcare sector, legal profession, healthcare professionals, activists, policy-makers, and any stakeholders who are committed to advancing women's reproductive rights and abortion rights. It provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on the topic, contributing to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to ensure women's bodily autonomy and reproductive justice.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 163 x 238 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032018676