(Contemporary World Issues)
by David E. Newton (Author)
Birth Control: A Reference Handbook provides a breadth and
depth of discussion about birth control throughout human history and in
the modern day, with attention paid to the controversies related to it.
Birth Control: A Reference Handbook covers the topic of birth control from the earliest pages of human history to the present day.
The
book is divided into two parts. The first two chapters provide a
historical background to the topic and a review of current issues and
problems. The remainder of the book consists of chapters that aid the
reader in continuing her or his own research on the topic, such as an
extended annotated bibliography, chronology, glossary, noteworthy
individuals and organizations in the field, and important data and
documents.
This book differs from other works on its
subject primarily because of the variety of resources provided, such as
further reading, perspective essays on the topic, a historical timeline,
and useful terms in the field. It is intended for readers of high
school through the community college level, along with adult readers who
may be interested in the topic.
- Provides readers with a history of birth control and the methods that have been developed to prevent pregnancy
- Discusses how politics have had an impact on birth control and vice versa
- Supplies abundant resources for further research on the topic by readers of all ages
- Rounds out the author's expertise with perspective essays, giving readers a diversity of viewpoints on the topic
