What is the legal status of abortion and the human fetus? In an extended analysis of mainstream arguments involving abortion and the status of 'personhood' that

"Now with a new afterword by the author"--Back cover.

This book introduces readers to the many arguments and controversies concerning abortion. While it argues for ethical and legal positions on the issues, it focu

The author explains and responds to ethical and philosophical arguments used to defend a pro-choice position. Key court decisions are also critiqued.

Presents critical and forcefully argued debate between two moral philosophers, setting out strong cases on both sides of the argument.