Melody Rose – författare

This thought-provoking reference work explores the evolution of America's heated abortion debate in a selection of over 40 primary documents from the 19th century to the present day. The guide includes not only key laws and court cases that have determined abortion policy, but also political speeches, medical essays, theological writings, newspaper advertisements, magazine articles, and popular books that offer insight into America's changing attitudes towards women, race, the medical field, and the role of government in its citizens' personal lives. Each document is preceded by an introduction and is followed by analysis to help readers understand its significance and historical context.Today abortion is America's most contentious political and religious rallying point. Yet 150 years ago it was a virtual non-issue, quietly performed for centuries by women and mid-wives. What changed? This thought-provoking reference work explores the evolution of America's abortion debate in a balanced selection of over 40 primary documents by doctors, feminists, religious leaders, politicians, extremists, and judges from the 19th century to the present day. This guide not only examines the key laws and court cases, like Roe v. Wade and the Partial Birth Abortion Ban, that have determined abortion policy, but offers insight into America's changing attitudes towards women, race, the medical field, and the role of government in its citizens' personal lives. Memoirs of early abortion providers, excerpts from popular women's self-help books, the complete text of Pope Paul VI's Humanae Vitae, and personal writings from key liberal and conservative figures on both sides of the debate provide a more complete picture of an issue that is deeply personal, deeply divisive, and anything but clear-cut. A straightforward and accessible book, ideal for both students and general readers looking to expand their understanding of one of the most complicated, and still unresolved, issues of our day.Each excerpt is preceded by a brief explanation of its significance and followed by author analysis to help readers understand its implications and the historical context in which is it was written. Readers gain direct access to America's most important legal papers and transcripts on abortion, complimented by a well rounded view of the public beliefs and sentiments that have fueled abortion debates. Suggestions for further reading conclude each chapter, perfect for research or to guide interested readers in their search for material. The front matter includes a Timeline of major events in abortion history, and the back matter, offers a Bibliography of 50 titles on abortion and over 30 Web links.

This thought-provoking reference work explores the evolution of America's heated abortion debate in a selection of over 40 primary documents from the 19th century to the present day. The guide includes not only key laws and court cases that have determined abortion policy, but also political speeches, medical essays, theological writings, newspaper advertisements, magazine articles, and popular books that offer insight into America's changing attitudes towards women, race, the medical field, and the role of government in its citizens' personal lives. Each document is preceded by an introduction and is followed by analysis to help readers understand its significance and historical context.Today abortion is America's most contentious political and religious rallying point. Yet 150 years ago it was a virtual non-issue, quietly performed for centuries by women and mid-wives. What changed? This thought-provoking reference work explores the evolution of America's abortion debate in a balanced selection of over 40 primary documents by doctors, feminists, religious leaders, politicians, extremists, and judges from the 19th century to the present day. This guide not only examines the key laws and court cases, like Roe v. Wade and the Partial Birth Abortion Ban, that have determined abortion policy, but offers insight into America's changing attitudes towards women, race, the medical field, and the role of government in its citizens' personal lives. Memoirs of early abortion providers, excerpts from popular women's self-help books, the complete text of Pope Paul VI's Humanae Vitae, and personal writings from key liberal and conservative figures on both sides of the debate provide a more complete picture of an issue that is deeply personal, deeply divisive, and anything but clear-cut. A straightforward and accessible book, ideal for both students and general readers looking to expand their understanding of one of the most complicated, and still unresolved, issues of our day.Each excerpt is preceded by a brief explanation of its significance and followed by author analysis to help readers understand its implications and the historical context in which is it was written. Readers gain direct access to America's most important legal papers and transcripts on abortion, complimented by a well rounded view of the public beliefs and sentiments that have fueled abortion debates. Suggestions for further reading conclude each chapter, perfect for research or to guide interested readers in their search for material. The front matter includes a Timeline of major events in abortion history, and the back matter, offers a Bibliography of 50 titles on abortion and over 30 Web links.Documents are presented in easy-to-use chronological order, divided into 7 chapters exploring the various eras of the abortion debate.Chapter 1: (19th century) The state's minimal role in abortions, the nascent women's movement, and a medical movement to restrict abortion provision.Chapter 2: (1905 - 1960) America's strictest era of abortion policy. The ideology of motherhood vs. post-suffrage women's desire to control their fertility. Chapter 3: (1965-1971). Voices for decreased abortion restrictions and tragic consequences of illegal abortions. Chapter 4: (1973 - 983) Results of and immediate academic responses to the movement to liberalize abortion policy. Chapter 5: (1984 -1989) The growing role of political parties in abortion politics. Chapter 6: (1991-1996) The movement to protect the fetus. Chapter 7: (2001-2005) Impact of the fetal rights movement and successes in restricting abortion access.

This book includes a variety of poetry that is sure to warm your heart or get your mind going.

"Ich beschließe, der Stimme in meinem Kopf einen Namen zu geben. Vielleicht wird es leichter, wenn ich die Depression von nun an Saskia rufe."Isas Welt hat an Farbe verloren. Seit sie das erste Mal von ihrer Depression Saskia besucht worden ist, hat sie sich von allen zurückgezogen. Nur ihrem Tagebuch vertraut sie ihr größtes Geheimnis an. Als dieses plötzlich verschwindet, tritt der junge Obdachlose Phil in Isas Leben. Von ihm fühlt sie sich verstanden und schon bald lässt er Isas Herz höherschlagen und Saskia leiser werden. Doch kann sich Isa Phil jemals komplett öffnen? Und welche Dämonen haben Phil auf die Straße getrieben? Eine berührende Coming-of-Age-Story zweier Jugendlicher, die sich selbst und ihren Platz in der Welt finden müssen.

Sie könnte alles gewinnen, wovon sie je geträumt hat – wenn sie dazu bereit ist, ihr Herz zu verlieren.Luisa ist Konditormeisterin und Influencerin, die von der großen Karriere träumt. Endlich hat sie die einmalige Möglichkeit, auf die sie immer gehofft hat: Sie darf an dem Wettbewerb der renommierten Backschule Lécole de curie in Paris teilnehmen.Gleich an ihrem ersten Abend in der Stadt der Liebe begegnet sie dem attraktiven Franzosen Eric und verbringt eine leidenschaftliche Nacht mit ihm. Das böse Erwachen lässt allerdings nicht lange auf sich warten: Eric stellt sich als Ehemann der taffen Leiterin der Backschule und deren Miteigentümer heraus.Gezwungen, ihre Emotionen zu verbergen, tritt Luisa in den Wettbewerb ein. Intrigen und überraschende Wendungen erwarten sie im hitzigen Konkurrenzkampf. Doch während Eric ihr immer wieder die Kraft gibt, sich allen Herausforderungen zu stellen, wird es schwieriger, ihm fernzubleiben. Luisa hat nie an die wahre Liebe geglaubt, doch jetzt fragt sie sich, ob sie ihre Träume damit in Einklang bringen kann, was ihr Herz will. Ein berührender Liebesroman, so süß und einzigartig wie französische Macarons. Lass dich für unvergessliche Lesestunden in die Stadt der Liebe entführen!