Bibliograph

The foetal condition, a sociology of engendering and abortion, Luc Boltanski ; translated by Catherine Porter

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The foetal condition, a sociology of engendering and abortion, Luc Boltanski ; translated by Catherine Porter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The foetal condition

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Luc Boltanski ; translated by Catherine Porter

Sub title

a sociology of engendering and abortion

Summary

"Abortion is a contentious issue in social life but it has rarely been subjected to careful scrutiny in the social sciences. While the legalization of abortion has brought it into the public domain, it still remains a sensitive topic in many cultures, often hidden from view and rarely spoken about, consigned to a shadowy existence."--Page [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The anthropological dimensions of abortion -- The two constraints on engendering -- Understandings -- The parental project -- Constructing foetal categories -- The justification of abortion -- The experience of abortion -- Conclusion : forgetting abortion

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Fetal condition

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