Traces the way popular attitudes came to demonize young mothers and examines the profound social and economic changes that have influenced debate on the issue,

The rates are on the decline worldwide. But adolescent pregnancies still occur, placing millions of girls each year at risk for medical complications and social

Adolescent pregnancy is a problem which arouses strong feelings. This book attempts to put the matter as it affects the USA into a historical framework and to d

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