Abortion in America
The Origins and Evolution of National Policy, 1800-1900
Book • 1978
This book by James C. Mohr is a comprehensive historical analysis of how abortion came to be banned in the United States during the 19th century.
It explores the roles of physicians, societal changes, and legal developments that led to the imposition of anti-abortion laws, which remained in force until the Supreme Court decision in Roe v.
Wade in 1973.
Mohr argues that these laws were largely driven by the self-interest of regular physicians and shifts in sociodemographic roles, rather than purely principled motives.
The book provides a detailed and nuanced view of American abortion policy and its historical context.
It explores the roles of physicians, societal changes, and legal developments that led to the imposition of anti-abortion laws, which remained in force until the Supreme Court decision in Roe v.
Wade in 1973.
Mohr argues that these laws were largely driven by the self-interest of regular physicians and shifts in sociodemographic roles, rather than purely principled motives.
The book provides a detailed and nuanced view of American abortion policy and its historical context.
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