Abortion

The book "Abortion Wars: A Half Century of Struggle, 1950-2000" offers a historical perspective on abortion in the United States, discussing the period before Roe v. Wade, the rise of antiabortion groups, and the legal battles post-Roe. It critiques the pro-choice movement's focus on privacy over autonomy and argues for a public health defense of abortion. The book also addresses the marginalization of abortion services, the significance of reproductive rights, and the push for mifepristone and emergency contraception in the U.S. It includes personal accounts from abortion providers, highlighting the adversities they face, and advocates for the inclusion of abortion in medical education, noting the detrimental impact of physician silence on abortion services. The review recommends the book as a valuable resource for physicians to better understand the intersection of medical autonomy and the doctor-patient relationship in abortion care.