Bibliograph

Roe v. Wade, abortion and a woman's right to privacy, by Melissa Higgins ; content consultant Joseph Dellapenna

Type

Label

Roe v. Wade, abortion and a woman's right to privacy, by Melissa Higgins ; content consultant Joseph Dellapenna

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-154) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Roe v. Wade

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

772611150

Responsibility statement

by Melissa Higgins ; content consultant Joseph Dellapenna

Series statement

Landmark Supreme Court cases

Sub title

abortion and a woman's right to privacy

Summary

This book examines Roe v. Wade, and its effects on abortion rights in the United States

Table Of Contents

What is the US Supreme Court? -- Looking for help -- About abortion -- The United States, 1900-1970 -- Two young attorneys, one historical moment -- Constructing and filing Roe v. Wade -- The Dallas hearing -- Roe goes to the Supreme Court -- Reargument and a decision -- Early challenges to Roe -- Roe's broad shadow -- Abortion today and the future of Roe -- Timeline of events and rulings -- Glossary -- Briefs

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Roe vs. WadeRoe versus Wade

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