
Abortion Before Roe
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Madame Restell and the Abortion Marketplace
This chapter examines the life of 19th-century abortionist Madame Restell, detailing her rise as a key player in the abortion marketplace amidst shifting societal attitudes. It also discusses the historical context of abortion criminalization, including the American Medical Association's pivotal stance in 1860 and the intersection of moral and racial anxieties influencing the anti-abortion movement.
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