Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and index.
Summary
Examines some fundamental questions surrounding the issue of abortion today. Addresses the rights of women and the need to protect the helpless unborn, explores the debate over when life begins, and provides information on the legality of abortion in various areas of the world today.
Contents
Basics of abortion -- The question of when life begins -- Abortion procedures -- Reasons for an abortion -- Pro-life and pro-choice arguments -- Trends in the abortion debate -- Appendix : Abortion statistics. -- Organizations to contact.