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Author LaFleur, William R.

Title Liquid life : abortion and Buddhism in Japan / William R. LaFleur.

Publication Info. Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [1992]
©1992

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  294.3569 L164L    Check Shelf
Description xviii, 257 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents Original concepts. Behind the great Buddha ; A world of water and words ; Social death, social birth ; Jizo at the crossroads -- Historical processes. Edo : an era in view ; Edo : population ; Edo : polemics ; Sex, war, and peace -- Contemporary issues. Apology ; Moral swamps ; A rational, national family ; Crossovers.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-252) and index.
Subject Abortion -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
Abortion -- Japan.
ISBN 0691074054 alkaline paper
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