Women - Regional Studies - General & Miscellaneous, Australian & Oceanic Studies - Australia & New Zealand, Australian History - Social Aspects
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Overview
A powerful collection of first person narratives, these edited transcripts tell the stories of women who had illegal abortions in Australia from 1930 to 1980. Insightful and compelling, it reveals what women’s lives were like during these times, exploring work life, their relationships with men, treatment by the medical community, and prevailing social attitudes of the day.Synopsis
A powerful collection of first person narratives, these edited transcripts tell the stories of women who had illegal abortions in Australia from 1930 to 1980. Insightful and compelling, it reveals what women’s lives were like during these times, exploring work life, their relationships with men, treatment by the medical community, and prevailing social attitudes of the day.
Book Details
Published
September 1, 2007
Publisher
Melbourne University Publishing
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780522852318