Defiant Birth
Melinda Tankard Reist
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Defiant Birth
Published
2006
Publisher
Spinifex Press
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9781742190488
Description
Daring women—those who were told not to have their babies due to perceived disabilities in themselves or their unborn children—tell their stories in this controversial book that looks critically at medical eugenics as a contemporary form of social engineering. Believing that all life is valuable and that some are not more worthy of it than others, these women have given birth in the face of disapproval and hostility, defied both the creed of perfection and accepted medical wisdom, and given the issue of abortion a complexity beyond the simplistic pro-life/pro-choice dichotomy. As it questions the accuracy of screening procedures, the definition of a worthwhile life, and the responsiblity for determining the value of an imperfect life, this book trenchantly brings to light many issues that for years have been marginalized by the mainstream media and restricted to disability activism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Defiant Birth?
This edition of Defiant Birth has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Defiant Birth?
For most readers, Defiant Birth typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Defiant Birth?
The estimated word count for Defiant Birth is approximately 100,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Defiant Birth?
Defiant Birth was written by Melinda Tankard Reist.
When was Defiant Birth published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.