Contested spaces : abortion clinics, women's shelters and hospitals : politicizing the female body /

This book examines the relationship between space, defined physically, legally and legislatively, and how these factors directly impact the spaces of abortion. It analyses how various political entities shape the physical landscapes of inclusion and exclusion to reproductive healthcare access, and q...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Brown, Lori A. (Professor of architecture) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington : Ashgate Publishing Company, [2012]
Temas:
Architecture and women > North America.
Architecture > North America > Psychological aspects.
Abortion services > North America.
Health services accessibility > North America.
Architecture et femmes > Amérique du Nord.
Architecture > Amérique du Nord > Aspect psychologique.
Cliniques d'avortement > Amérique du Nord.
Services de santé > Accessibilité > Amérique du Nord.
ARCHITECTURE > Adaptive Reuse & Renovation.
ARCHITECTURE > Buildings > Landmarks & Monuments.
ARCHITECTURE > Professional Practice.
ARCHITECTURE > Reference.
Abortion services
Architecture and women
Architecture > Psychological aspects
Health services accessibility
North America
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book examines the relationship between space, defined physically, legally and legislatively, and how these factors directly impact the spaces of abortion. It analyses how various political entities shape the physical landscapes of inclusion and exclusion to reproductive healthcare access, and questions what architecture's responsibilities are in respect to this spatial conflict. Employing writing, drawing and mapping methodologies, this interdisciplinary project explores restrictions and legislatures which directly influence abortion policy in the US, Mexico and Canada. It questions how th.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xv, 237 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781409437420
1409437426

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