Killing for Life : : The Apocalyptic Narrative of Pro-Life Politics / / Carol Mason.
How can those who seek to protect the "right to life" defend assassination in the name of saving lives? Carol Mason investigates this seeming paradox by examining pro-life literature—both archival material and writings from the front lines of the conflict. Her analysis reveals the apocalyp...
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