ABORTION The location and call number of each publication is given in parentheses at the end of its bibliographic entry. All publications in this guide may be found on the 4th level (the main floor) unless otherwise noted. STEP ONE--Look at these articles to get background information: These are short (article-length) and easy-to-read reports or opinions that cover background and history, the current problem or situation, and proposed solutions. Abortion: Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints Series, vol. 86. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 1991. (Ready Ref. H33.O666 v.86--Index Stand 1) Pro and con views on when life begins, if abortion should be a personal choice, if abortion is immoral, if abortion can be justified, and should abortion remain legal. Barnes, James A. "Politics after Webster: The Controversy over Abortion Rights May Influence the Voting Decisions of Many Americans; But over All, It's Not Likely to Affect the Political Balance of Power Nationally." National Journal 21 (Aug. 12, 1989): 2044-8. (Govt. Info. Ref. Alcove JK1.N28-- West Wall) Bender, David L., ed. "Should Abortions Be Permitted?" Problems of Death, 2nd ed., pp. 58-104. Opposing Viewpoints Series, vol. 8. St. Paul, Minn.: Greenhaven Press, 1981. (Ready Ref. H33.O666 v.8--Index Stand 1) Contains pro-choice and pro-life viewpoints about abortions. Clark, Charles S. "Teenagers and Abortion: State Laws Requiring Parental Involvement Stir Opposition." C Q Researcher 1 (July 5, 1991): 441-464. (Ready Ref. H35.E352 1991--Index Stand 1) Covers the issues, background, chronology, current situation, outlook, and a bibliography. Daynes, Byron W., and Raymond Tatalovich. "Presidential Politics and Abortion, 1972-1988." Presidential Studies Quarterly 22 (Summer 1992): 545-61. (Per. JK501.C44--6th level) Elving, Ronald D. "Abortion: Politicians' Nightmare." Editorial Research Reports, vol. 1 of 1990 (Jan. 26, 1990): 49-63. (Ready Ref. H35.E35 1990 v.1--Index Stand 1) The public is just as ambivalent as the politicians. A majority believes that abortion is murder, but that a woman should be allowed to choose. Not as big an anti-abortion legislative push as expected in the states after the Webster decision. Parental-consent requirements are most likely to be succesful. Glazer, Sarah. "Abortion Policy." Editorial Research Reports, vol. 2 of 1987 (Oct. 16, 1987): 534-547. (Ready Ref. H35.E35 1987 v.2--Index Stand 1) Impact of Roe vs. Wade and subsequent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the states' role. Who is having abortions; public opinion on abortion, 1965-87; debate over teenage abortions; lists state abortion laws. Hellegers, Andre, and others. "Abortion." In vol. 1 of Encyclopedia of Bioethics, pp. 1-32. Edited by Warren T. Reich. New York: Free Press, 1982. (Ref QH332.E52 1982 v.1) Contains a description of medical aspects of abortion; views from Jewish, Roman Catholic, and Protestant perspectives; description of contemporary debate in philosophical and religious ethics; and legal aspects. Hentoff, Nat. "Abortion Gag Rule." The Progressive 55 (Feb. 1991): 16-17. (Per. AP2.P8655--6th level) Discusses 1988 amendment to Title X of the 1970 Public Health Services Act, which prohibits family- planning clinics from referring to abortion if they receive Title X funds. "Holding the Middle: Decision on Pennsylvania Abortion Law Tracks Public Mood, Upsets Activists." Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report 50 (July 4, 1992): 1950-60. (Govt. Info. Ref. Alcove JK1.C15-- West Wall) US Supreme Court decision upholding restrictions on abortion in Pennsylvania while at the same time affirming a woman's right to have an abortion; 4 articles and features. Proposed Freedom of Choice Act, state responses, impact on political candidates and campaigns, and outlook for Roe v. Wade rights. "Issue 10. Should Abortion Be Outlawed?" In Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Political Issues, 3rd ed., edited by George McKenna and Stanley Feingold, pp. 168-285. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Pub. Group, 1983. (JK271.T37 1989--5th level) John Noonan says "yes"; Riane Eisler says "no." "Issue 9. Should There Be a Right to Abortion?" In Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Legal Issues, 3rd ed., edited by M. Ethan Katsh, pp. 178-203. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Pub. Group, 1989. (KF384.A2T33 1989--5th level) Justice Harry Blackmun says "yes"; John Noonan, Jr., says "no." Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service (CRS). Abortion InfoPack. Washington, D.C.: CRS, 1990-. (Govt Info Dept Office--present your Vanderbilt I.D. card) Provided for Congressmen for background information and to give to constituents. Includes bibliographies, summaries of issues, policy options, and other basic material. Rovner, Julie. "Abortion: A Guide to Understanding the Casey Decision." Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report 50 (July 11, 1992): 2044-46. (Govt. Info. Ref. Alcove JK1.C15--West Wall) Impact of US Supreme Court decision on Pennsylvania law restricting abortion rights. Interpreting the 1973 Roe v. Wade, 1989 Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, and other decisions. Rovner, Julie. "Fetal Research Splits Abortion Foes, May Mean First Bush Veto Override." Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report 50 (May 23, 1992): 1454-55. (Govt. Info. Ref. Alcove JK1.C15-- West Wall) Rovner, Julie. "Abortion: Vote to End Fetal Tissue Ban Hinged on Personal Stakes." Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report 50 (April 4, 1992): 879-81. (Govt. Info. Ref. Alcove JK1.C15--West Wall) Rovner, Julie. "Roe v. Wade Backers Gamble on Freedom of Choice Bill: Seen as a Way to Keep States from Outlawing Abortions, the Bill Poses a Stark Question for Members." Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report 50 (Feb. 29, 1992): 467-70. (Govt. Info. Ref. Alcove JK1.C15--West Wall) "Special Issue: The Politics of Abortion. American Politics Quarterly 21 (Jan. 1993): 4-149. (Current Periodicals Reading Room; Per. JK1.A48--6th level) Eight articles, including three articles on attitudes toward abortion and one on abortion funding. Yishai, Yael. "Public Ideas and Public Policy: Abortion Politics in Four Democracies." Comparative Politics 25 (Jan. 1993): 207-28. (Per. JA 3.C67--6th level) STEP TWO--Find books on your topic by looking on Acorn: Acorn lists almost all books, periodicals, and most other library materials for all of the libraries at Vanderbilt University. Almost all U.S. government publications (also known as documents) issued after 1976 are listed on Acorn. At the Acorn Plus terminals, type choose acorn and press [ENTER] to use Acorn. You can search Acorn by author, title, keyword, or subject. The basic keyword search (k=) for this topic: k=abortion Some subjects (s=) that you may find useful include: s=abortion s=abortion, induced s=abortion, legal s=birth control s=contraception s=human reproduction--moral and ethical aspects s=population policy s=pregnancy, adolescent s=sexual ethics The subject headings that have been used to describe a book are listed on the Acorn screen, above the location and call number. Look up those subject headings on Acorn to find other books on those topics. After finding the call numbers for the books you want, check the location chart by the main elevators to find out the level on which those books are shelved. Look at other books shelved near the books listed on Acorn, since they will be about similar subjects. STEP THREE--Find additional articles on your topic by looking at indexes: Newspaper Abstracts, 1987-. (Reference Room, Compact Disc Stations) Indexes national and international political and economic issues and includes short abstracts of each article. Covers: The Atlanta Constitution (Microfilm 1835--6th level) The Boston Globe (Microfilm 2359--6th level; FILM FOR 1989-1992 ONLY) The Chicago Tribune (Microfilm 2364--6th level; FILM FOR 1989-1992 ONLY) The Christian Science Monitor (Microfilm 1484--6th level) The Los Angeles Times (Microfilm 2220--6th level) The New York Times (Microfilm 455--6th level) The Wall Street Journal (Microfilm 1413--6th level) The Washington Post (Microfilm 1957--6th level). Paper versions of these indexes and of The Times [London] (Microfilm 796--6th level) are located on the North Wall of the Reference Room with call numbers beginning with Ref. AS21. In the paper versions, articles are arranged chronologically under each subject. The issues themselves are on microfilm in the Microform/Media Center on the 6th level. PAIS on Silver Platter [compact disc], 1976-. (Reference Room, Compact Disc Stations) Compact disc version for 1976 to date of Public Affairs Information Service Bulletin, 1916-. Indexes books, pamphlets, and government publications, in addition to selected articles in 1,400 periodicals. Covers current events and issues, including economic and social conditions, government and politics, and international relations. You do not have to type k= before typing your terms; use the * (asterisk) to truncate substitute for word endings). Look here for widest variety of sources. Periodical Abstracts--Research II, 1986-, and Social Sciences Index/Fulltext, 1989-. (Reference Room, Proquest Compact Disc Stations) Periodical Abstracts--Research II bstracts and indexes articles from more than 1600 general magazines and academic journals, of which articles from about 350 are available full-text. Covers current affairs, social sciences, and the humanities, and has limited coverage of sciences and business. Social Sciences Index/Fulltext indexes about 350 journals in the social sciences, of which articles from about 220 are available full-text. You do not have to type k= before typing your terms; use the ? (question mark) to truncate (substitute for word endings). After printing a list of articles from PAIS or Readers' Guide, use the location guides at the compact disc stations or use Acorn to find the call number and location of each magazine you want. STEP FOUR--Find government publications on your topic by looking at these indexes: CIS Index, 1970-. (Govt Info Ref. Alcove Z1223.A66--North Wall) Known as "CIS." Lists U.S. Congressional publications, such as hearings, committee prints, and reports. GPO on Silver Platter (compact disc), 1976-. (Govt Info Compact Disc Stations) Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, 1895-. (Govt Info Ref. Alcove GP3.8--South Wall) Known as the "Monthly Catalog." The most comprehensive finding aid for U.S. government publications. Lists U.S. government publications from all three branches of government. Includes author, title, subject, and keyword title indexes. Subject headings are the same as for the Acorn. The compact disc version covers 1976 to date. Recent government publications: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Consumer Protection and Patient Safety Issues Involving Bogus Abortion Clinics: hearing, 102d Cong., 1st sess., Sept. 20, 1991. Washington: U.S. Govt. Printing Office, 1992. 407 pp. (Govt Info Y 4.Sm 1:102-40) Efforts to regulate phone book advertising in order to clearly distinguish between abortion clinics and pro- life centers. United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. The Safety and Effectiveness of the Abortifacient RU486 in Foreign Markets: Opportunities and Obstacles to U.S. Commercialization: hearing, 102d Cong., 1st sess., Dec. 5, 1991. Washington: U.S. Govt. Printing Office, 1992. 338 pp. (Govt Info Y 4.Sm 1:102-56) Testimony from scientists regarding side effects and benefits in comparison with surgical abortions. United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Health and the Environment Miscellaneous--Pt. 3.: hearings on Public Health Aspects of Abortion..., 98th Cong., 1st and 2nd sess., Dec. 12, 1983-April 27, 1984. Serial no. 98-121. 1984. 1114 pp. (Govt Info microfiche Y4.En2/3:98- 121) United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Medical and Psychological Impact of Abortion: hearing, March 16, 1989. 346 pp. (Govt Info Y4.G74/7:M46/5) United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. RU486: The Import Ban and Its Effect on Medical Research: hearing, 101st Cong., 2nd sess., Nov. 19, 1990. Serial no. 101-85. 1991. 285 pp. (Govt Info Y4.Sm1:101-85; also Govt Info microfiche) United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Abortion Clinic Violence: oversight hearings, 99th Cong., 1st and 2nd sess., March 6, 1985-Dec. 17, 1986. Serial no. 115. 1987. 677 pp. (Govt Info Y4.J89/1:99/115; also Govt Info microfiche) United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. Victims of Rape: hearing, June 28, 1990. 201 pp. (Govt Info Y4.C43/2:R18) United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Family Planning Amendments of 1987: hearings, July 30, 1987. 1988. 218 pp. (Govt Info Y4.L11/4:S.hrg.100-378t) United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Abortion Funding Restriction Act: hearings, April 2 & July 22, 1985. Serial no. J-99-13. 1986. 163 pp. (Govt Info Y4.J89/2:S.hrg.99-437; also Govt Info microfiche) United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Constitutional Amendments Relating to Abortion: hearings, Oct. 5-Dec. 16, 1981. Serial no. J-97-62. 1983. 2 vols. (Govt Info microfiche Y4.J89/2:J-97-62/v.1-2--vol. 1 on order) United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Fetal Pain: hearing, May 21, 1985. Serial no. J-99-28. 1986. 118 pp. (Govt Info Y4.J89/2:S.hrg.99-429; also Govt Info microfiche) United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Legal Ramifications of the Human Life Amendment: hearings, 98th Cong., 1st sess., Feb. 28 & March 7, 1983. Serial no. J-98-12. Senate hearing 98-381. 1983. 262 pp. (Govt Info microfiche Y4.J89/2:S.hrg.98-381) STEP FIVE--Find statistics on your topic by looking at these sources: Gallup, George, Jr., and Frank Newport. "Americans Shift Toward Pro-Choice Position: Battleground of the Abortion Debate Shifted Back to the States." Gallup Poll Monthly, April 1990, pp. 2-4. (Ref. HM261.A1G34) Results of two polls that surveyed more than 2,500 Americans, Apr. 1990. Powell-Griner, Eve, and Katherine Trent. "Sociodemographic Determinants of Abortion in the United States." Demography. 24 (Nov. 1987): 553-561. (Per. HB881.A1D53--6th level) Based on data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Variables include outcome of pregnancy (abortion, other), race (Black, White), marital status, previous live birth, educational attainment, residence status (metropolitan, nonmetropolitan), and age. United States. Centers for Disease Control. "Abortion Surveillance." In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: CDC Surveillance Summaries, 1972-. (Govt Info HE20.7009/2:vol./SS-no.) STEP SIX--Find additional information on your topic by looking at these sources: International Handbook on Abortion. Edited by Paul Sachdev. New York: Greenwood Press, 1988. 520 pp. (HQ767.I668 1988--5th level) Legislative activities in 32 countries. Historical development of policy, legal status, public attitudes, service delivery, and demographic data, including incidence, fertility trends, and the use of contraceptives. Pro-Choice/Pro-Life: An Annotated, Selected Bibliography (1972-1989). Compiled by Richard Fitzsimmons and Joan P. Diana. New York: Greenwood Press, 1991. 251 pp. (Z 6671.2 .A2 F48 1991-- 3rd level) Covers 1660 books, articles, and other items. Some entries are annotated. Prepared by Larry Romans and Tom Rupsis, Central Library, Vanderbilt University, September 1993