The History of Birth Control in the United States: A Working Bibliography of Journal Articles
- ISBN-10
- 0792007581
- ISBN-13
- 9780792007586
- Category
- Abortion
- Pages
- 6
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991
- Authors
- Anthony G. White, Tim J. Watts, Joseph C. Santora
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