One of the most complex and emotion laden dilemmas facing modern socety is that abortion. Because of its many explosive implications, the abortion decsion must be made on the basis of intelligent reflection rather that emotional appeals pro or con. In this book David Granfield studies the question in terms of its real issues. He traces the history of the problem; analyzes its scientific, moral, social, legal and psychological ramifications; and examines the entire range of situations in which abortion might be considered justified.