Colonialism, Catholicism, and Contraception

Colonialism, Catholicism, and Contraception
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Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 309
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ISBN-10 : 9781469640013
ISBN-13 : 1469640015
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Book Synopsis Colonialism, Catholicism, and Contraception by : Annette B. Ramírez de Arellano

Download or read book Colonialism, Catholicism, and Contraception written by Annette B. Ramírez de Arellano and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors analyze the tortuous course that Puerto Rico has followed in evolving a population policy, highlighting the island's rapic economic growth, its role as a laboratory for testing different methods of birth control, and the inevitable conflicts between church and state. The strands of colonialism, catholicism, and contraception are woven into a background of profound social change, characterized by shifting values, industrialization, mass emigration, and technical innovation. Originally published 1983. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.


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