Biology and History of Abortion - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explore the complex biological and historical aspects of abortion in this 1-hour 14-minute lecture from Yale University's "Global Problems of Population Growth" course. Delve into the scientific, cultural, and religious perspectives on when life begins, challenging the notion that it starts at conception. Examine the historical context of spontaneous generation theory, genetic development, and the cultural decisions surrounding life's beginning. Investigate abortion's place in law, religion, and history, including biblical references and historical origins. Gain a comprehensive understanding of this multifaceted topic through seven detailed chapters, covering everything from fertilization as a marker of life's beginning to the further historical origins of life's inception.

- Chapter 1. When Does Life Start?
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- Chapter 2. Historical Belief in Spontaneous Generation
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- Chapter 3. Fertilization as a Marker of Life's Beginning
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- Chapter 4. Genetic Development
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- Chapter 5. Life's Beginning as a Cultural Decision
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- Chapter 6. Abortion in Law, Religion and History
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- Chapter 7. Further Historical Origins on Life's Beginning
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