Abortion

Authors

Ted G. Jelen, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Editors

William H. Swatos

Document Type

Chapter

Publication Date

2-5-1998

Publication Title

Encyclopedia of Religion and Society

Publisher

AltaMira Press

Publisher Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Edition

1

First page number:

1

Last page number:

2

Abstract

In current usage: the practice of intentionally terminating a pregnancy prior to childbirth; historically, any termination of pregnancy prior to childbirth.

Disciplines

American Politics | Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Political Science | Women's Studies

Language

English

Repository Citation

Jelen, T. G. (1998). Abortion. In William H. Swatos, Encyclopedia of Religion and Society 1-2. Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Press.