Colonialism, Catholicism, and Contraception : A History of Birth Control in Puerto Rico Hardback
by Annette B. Ramirez de Arellano, Conrad Seipp
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The authors analyze the tortuous course that Puerto Rico has followed in evolving a population policy, highlighting the island's rapic economic growth, its role as a laboratory for testing different methods of birth control, and the inevitable conflicts between church and state.
The strands of colonialism, catholicism, and contraception are woven into a background of profound social change, characterized by shifting values, industrialization, mass emigration, and technical innovation. Originally published 1983. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print.
These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:233 pages
- Publisher:The University of North Carolina Press
- Publication Date:30/01/1983
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- ISBN:9780807815441
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Item not Available
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:233 pages
- Publisher:The University of North Carolina Press
- Publication Date:30/01/1983
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- ISBN:9780807815441