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Before Roe: The Physicians' Crusade

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The Birth of Anti-Abortion Sentiment

This chapter examines the historical evolution of abortion in America, emphasizing the shift from personal choice to state intervention. It highlights key figures like Horatio Storer and societal anxieties that fueled the anti-abortion movement, intertwining issues of morality, race, and population control.

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