pt. 1 The human story: a shifting landscape of law and morality -- Motherhood and the historical journey -- Dark days of suffering and reprisal -- Winning back the womb -- A revolution in reverse -- Baby choice and the zealots -- pt. 2 The current crisis: A battle inside America's soul -- Courting disaster -- A bang and a whimper -- Hellfire and brimstone -- Truly the youngest victims -- Ethics on an overflowing planet -- Fetal rights and wrongs -- Truth and consequences -- The conscience of a court and a nation -- Whose life?
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-261) and index.