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Does a fetus have rights?

Authors :
Chisholm, Patricia
Fisher, Luke
Source :
Maclean's. 8/19/96, Vol. 109 Issue 34, p16. 4p. 4 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Discusses abortion rights in Canada. Details of cases involving Venus Carter and Brenda Drummond; The uncovering of a frightening range of potential disabilities and health problems in infants whose mothers were substance abusers; The question of how to reconcile society's increasing willingness to intervene on behalf of a fetus, with the unfettered right to abortion. INSETS: Looking for moral anchors, by Mary Nemeth;`They deal in death,' by Danylo Hawaleshka.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ABORTION & ethics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00249262
Volume :
109
Issue :
34
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Maclean's
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9608217741