Fertility and Family Planning in the United States

Explore the intricate dynamics of fertility and family planning in America with Fertility and Family Planning in the United States by Pascal Kidder Whelpton. Published by Princeton University Press in 2016, this comprehensive hardback edition spans 480 pages, delving into critical insights gathered from groundbreaking surveys conducted by the Scripps Foundation for Research in Population Problems in 1955 and 1960. These studies meticulously document the number of pregnancies, births, and desired family sizes among American wives, providing a rich historical context to the evolution of family planning in the United States. The book also includes projections on births and population trends up to 1985, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersections of fertility, birth control, and demographic changes. Enhance your understanding of family planning with this authoritative text that remains relevant to contemporary discussions on reproductive health.