P.I.G. - Public Policy Project: Topics and matching print resources
Capstone research assignment on an important public policy issue.
ABORTION
Abortion by
This accessible legal-focused guide examines the Supreme Court cases that have shaped the issue of reproductive rights, beginning with the historic Roe versus Wade decision legalizing abortion. The Court has since ruled that states may require parental notification for minors seeking abortion, may place restrictions on access to abortion that do not present an undue burden, that restrictions must provide protections for the woman's health, and that Congress has the right to ban specific abortion procedures. This volume will help readers form a well-researched opinion.
ISBN: 9780737747416Publication Date: 2010-02-20
Roe v. Wade by
Provides users with a detailed and authoritative overview of this event, as well as the principal figures involved in this pivotal episode in U.S. history.
ISBN: 9780780810266Publication Date: 2008-04-08
Abortion by
Nearly half of all pregnancies among U.S. women are unintended, and about four in ten of these are terminated by abortion. The writings in this anthology have been selected to introduce the reader to the broadest possible spectrum of viewpoints on the abortion debate. A question-and-response format prompts readers to examine complex issues from multiple angles. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the debate inclusively. Fact boxes are included to summarize important information for researchers.
ISBN: 9780737772050Publication Date: 2015-03-06
Abortion in the United States by
This work is a balanced presentation of the pro-life/pro-choice controversy, showing all aspects of the debate and why it is so difficult to resolve. Abortion in the United States: A Reference Handbook offers a balanced, objective look at the ultimate "wedge" issue in American culture. This volume offers a revealing history of abortion politics and policy from the 1800s to Roe v. Wade to the present, with clear analyses of disputes such as public funding for abortion, the status of the fetus, contraception, abortion as a "litmus test" for candidates and judicial nominees, and more. A separate chapter looks at abortion politics throughout the world and places the United States in a global context. Biographies of major players, extensive data and documents, and a bibliography of important resources make this an essential resource on one of the most controversial topics in our national dialog.
ISBN: 9781598840988Publication Date: 2007-10-16
No Choice by
An in-depth look at the legacy of Roe v. Wade, and on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of the battle to protect the right to choose. The pieces started to fall in 2019 when a wave of anti-abortion laws went into effect. Georgia, Ohio, Mississippi, Louisiana and Kentucky banned abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, while Missouri banned the procedure at eight weeks. Alabama banned all abortions. The dye was cast. And on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and abortion immediately became illegal in 22 states. No Choice begins by shining a light on the eerie ways in which life before Roe will be mirrored in life afterwards. The wealthy and privileged will still have access; low-income people will suffer disproportionately, and pregnancy will be heavily policed. Then, Andrews takes us to the states and communities that have been hardest-hit by the erosion of abortion rights in this country, and tells the stories of those who are most at risk from this devastating reversal of settled law. There is a glimmer of faint hope, though. As the battle moves to state legislatures around the country, the book profiles the people who are doing groundbreaking, inspiring work to ensure safe, legal access to this fundamental part of health care.
ISBN: 9781541768390Publication Date: 2022-10-11
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Affirmative Action by
Editor Justin Karr has compiled several essays that address how major court cases have impacted our understanding of affirmative action. Four major cases are introduced, explained, and supported by majority and dissenting opinion pieces. Further experts, such as judges, attorneys, and journalists then explain the lasting impact and ramifications of each case. The first case covers dissimilar treatment of men and women is unconstitutional. The second case covers discriminatory intent. Racial classifications serving as a compelling governmental interest is the third case. The last case covers whether racial preferences are permitted to achieve student diversity. Essay sources include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Warren E. Burger, Florence Wagman Roisman, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Justice Anthony M. Kennedy.
Call Number: 342.73 AFFISBN: 9780737738544Publication Date: 2007-12-15
