Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-296) and index.
Contents
"Race criminals" : reproductive rights in America -- "Breeders" : the right to procreate -- "Back-alley butchers" : terminating pregnancies -- "Baby-killers" : neonaticide and infant abandonment -- "Innocent preborn victims" : fetal protectionism and pregnant women -- "Liars and whiners" : incarcerated women's right to reproductive health -- "Bad mothers" : incarcerated women's ties to their children -- "Asking for it" : battered women and child custody.