Reimagining Global Abortion Politics: A Social Justice Perspective by Fiona Bloo

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Reimagining Global Abortion Politics by Fiona Bloomer, Claire Pierson, Sylvia Estrada Claudio This book considers how societal influences, such as religion, nationalism and culture, impact abortion law and access. It provides an accessible, informative and engaging text for academics, policy makers and readers interested in abortion politics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This text provides a transnationally-focused, interdisciplinary analysis of trends in abortion politics using case studies from around the Global North and South. What are the contemporary issues in abortion politics globally? What factors explain variations in access to abortion between and within different countries? Here, Bloomer, Pierson and Claudio consider how societal influences, such as religion, nationalism and culture, impact abortion law and access. It explores the impact of international human rights norms, the increasing displacement of people due to conflict and crisis and the role of activists on law reform and access. The book concludes by considering the future of abortion politics through the more holistic lens of reproductive justice. Utilising a unique interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a major contribution to the knowledge base on abortion politics globally. It provides an accessible, informative and engaging text for academics, policy makers and readers interested in abortion politics. Author Biography Fiona Bloomer is Lecturer in Social Policy at Ulster University. Her research centres on abortion policy. She is a founding member of the Reproductive Health Law and Policy Advisory Group, and a member of RAARN, the Reproductive Activism and Abortion Rights Network.Claire Pierson is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Liverpool, her research focuses on the UN women, peace and security agenda, conflict transformation and reproductive rights and activism. She is co-founder of the Reproductive Health Law and Policy Advisory Group.Sylvia Estrada Claudio is the Dean of the College of Social Work and Community Development of the University of the Philippines. She is a professor of the CSWCDs Department of Women and Development Studies. Table of Contents IntroductionCriminalisationThe biomedicalisation of abortionAbortion discourses: Religion, culture, nationInternational interventionsActivismIs choice enough? Engaging with reproductive justiceConclusion Review "This book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the global politics of abortion, and to shaping our advocacy strategies. It shows how reproductive justice helps to bridge the gap between the Global North and South." Marlene Gerber Fried, Professor of Philosophy and Director, Hampshire College"With clarity and an impressively wide reach, this book shows how abortion politics are shaped by local contexts but connected by broader, global contexts about morality, equality, control and reproductive freedom. An indispensable addition to the scholarship." Fiona de Londras, Law School, University of Birmingham Long Description This text provides a transnationally-focused, interdisciplinary analysis of trends in abortion politics using case studies from around the Global North and South. What are the contemporary issues in abortion politics globally? What factors explain variations in access to abortion between and within different countries? Here, Bloomer, Pierson and Claudio consider how societal influences, such as religion, nationalism and culture, impact abortion law and access. It explores the impact of international human rights norms, the increasing displacement of people due to conflict and crisis and the role of activists on law reform and access. The book concludes by considering the future of abortion politics through the more holistic lens of reproductive justice. Utilising a unique interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a major contribution to the knowledge base on abortion politics globally. It provides an accessible, informative and engaging text for academics, policy makers and readers interested in abortion politics. Feature * Will give a global view of trends in abortion politics; * Gap in the current literature (which is either dated or doesnt take a global view);* International and comparative, looking at the global south as well as the global north;* Case study material will be useful as recommended reading on courses. Details ISBN1447340450 Author Sylvia Estrada Claudio Pages 176 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1447340450 ISBN-13 9781447340454 Format Paperback Imprint Policy Press Subtitle A Social Justice Perspective Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Ulster University Short Title Reimagining Global Abortion Politics Language English DEWEY 362.19888 NZ Release Date 2020-06-10 Publication Date 2020-06-10 UK Release Date 2020-06-10 Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white Publisher Bristol University Press Alternative 9781447340430 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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