Description |
xxii, 362 pages ; 23 cm. |
Series |
Haworth innovations in feminist studies |
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Haworth innovations in feminist studies.
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Contents |
Moving through moodiness -- Coping with stress and regaining control -- The empowering force of anger -- Allowing ourselves to grieve the losses -- Relief: now and later -- Lifting the veil of denial -- A new self emerges -- Feeling sure of the decision -- In the midn's eye: what the fetus, pregnancy and abortion mean to us -- Making peace with our bodies -- Preventing pregnancy, preserving pleasure -- Ending more than one pregnancy -- Breaking the silence -- Family: when we confront our biggest fans and harshest judges -- Friends: when pregnancy and abortion test platonic ties -- Partners: when the crisis highlights a relationship's strengths and weaknesses -- Gender awareness: when feelings about women and men change -- Epilogue: feeling better after abortion. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-352) and index. |
Subject |
Abortion -- Psychological aspects -- Case studies.
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ISBN |
1560239026 alkaline paper |
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0789001217 alkaline paper |
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