Roe V. WadeRoe V. Wade

"This book offers a discussion between scholars on the historical backdrop and context for contemporary 'issues' (from the headlines). In addition to the historical context, these 'conversations' demonstrate how historians speak to one another about contentious topics and can contribute in meaningful ways to the public's understanding. This volume focuses on the historical perspective to discussions of abortion and women's rights in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade"--