On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was shockingly reversed by the Supreme Court. What happened? What transpired socially, politically, legally, in religious institutions and in popular culture in the half-century when ""the right to choose"" led to this stunning transformation in American society?

"As an installment of UGA Press's 'History in the Headlines' series, this book offers a rich discussion between highly respected scholars on the historical backdrop and context for contemporary "issues" (from the headlines). In addition to the historical context, these "conversations" demonstrate how historians speak to one another about contentious topics and can contribute in meaningful ways to the public's understanding. This volume focuses on the historical perspective to discussions of abortion and women's rights in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe V. Wade"--