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Reproductive States: Global Perspectives on the Invention and Implementation of Population Policy,Used
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When it comes to government's role in personal matters such as family planning, most bristle at any interference from the State on how to exercise their reproductive rights. China's infamous "one child" policy is a wellknown example of reproductive politics, but history is filled with other examples of governmental population control to advance its interests. Reproductive States is the first volume of a collection of case studies that explores when and how some of the most populous countries in the world invented and implemented state population policies in the 20th century.The authors, scholars specializing in reproductive politics, survey population policies from key countries on five continents to provide a global perspective. Regardless of the type of government or its cultural history, many of these countries have developed similar policies to control their populations and attempt to combat social problems such as poverty and hunger. However, the common denominator is that states have used women's bodies as a political resource.Far from being just an overseas problem, this volume illustrates how other countries have developed their strategies in response to goals and tactics driven by the United Nations and the United States. Due to fears of a postWorld War II "population bomb" and uncertainty of how to deal with the world's poor after the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union led the charge among nations to devise strategies to control their populations, but in different ways. The U.S. and some European countries pressed the poor and ethnic minorities to limit reproduction. China's "one child" policy targeted all ranks of society, while Soviet women (who already had few rights) were under surveillance through stateplanned services such as medical care and commodity distribution to detect pregnancy.Interweaving biopolitics, gender studies, statecraft, and world systems, Reproductive States offer reflections on the outcome of such policies and their legacies in our day.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book contains four hundred pages. It provides a comprehensive exploration of global population policies and their impacts.
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- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: This book explores government involvement in reproductive rights and population policies. It includes case studies from various countries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Rickie Solinger. She is a scholar specializing in reproductive politics and has contributed significantly to this field.
- Q: Is this book suitable for a general audience? A: Yes, this book is suitable for a general audience interested in demography and social policy. It presents complex topics in an accessible manner.
- Q: How can I read this book? A: You can read this book by purchasing it online or at a bookstore. It is intended for anyone interested in understanding population policy.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic use? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for academic use. It includes scholarly insights and case studies valuable for research in demography.
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- Q: Does this book have any harmful content? A: No, this book does not contain harmful content. It discusses sensitive topics with care and academic rigor.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in demography? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It provides foundational knowledge along with case studies to enhance understanding.