Abortion pills go global: Reproductive freedom across borders.

This book review discusses "Abortion pills go global: Reproductive freedom across borders" by Sydney Calkin. The author examines the movement of medication abortion (MA), also known as abortion pills, across physical and metaphorical borders, and its impact on abortion rights and access. Calkin explores the geography of abortion and the laws governing abortion in different states and countries, drawing on interviews with activists, providers, lawyers, and politicians. The book focuses on the circulation of MA in the United States, Poland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, highlighting its transformative potential and the challenges faced in accessing safe and effective abortions. While the book primarily focuses on majority-white countries in the Global North, it provides valuable insights into abortion politics, pharmaceutical circulation, and comparative policy. [Extracted from the article]

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