A mother's narcotics abuse can have profound effects on her pregnancy and the health of her child, both inside and outside the womb. Spontaneous abortion, premature birth, labor difficulties, increased perinatal and neonatal mortality, respiratory distress, low birth weight, and passed on addiction are just some of the possibilities. Ernest Abel's Narcotics and Reproduction: A Bibliography is the first comprehensive listing of the scholarly research literature produced on this subject. Arranged alphabetically by author, the book lists materials dealing with the effects of the use of...
A mother's narcotics abuse can have profound effects on her pregnancy and the health of her child, both inside and outside the womb. Spontaneous ab...
This work represents the most detailed bibliography yet published on the effects of alcohol consumption on a developing fetus. In addition to listing original scientific articles describing these effects, the bibliography also includes scientific and popular press reviews of the growing body of literature on fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Citations refer to material addressing the legal ramifications of fetal alcohol exposure as well as public policy issues.
This work represents the most detailed bibliography yet published on the effects of alcohol consumption on a developing fetus. In addition to listi...
This bibliography contains references to material in the field of behavioral teratology--a hybrid between psychology, with its emphasis on behavior, and teratology, which emphasizes factors interfering with normal development. Abel includes entries published prior to 1985 that deal with the effects of prenatal exposure to drugs, environmental pollutants, x-rays, and other detrimental influences on behavior after birth. The entries are arranged first by type of agent and then alphabetically by author. Each item is numbered consecutively and is referred to by number in the Subject Index. An...
This bibliography contains references to material in the field of behavioral teratology--a hybrid between psychology, with its emphasis on behavior...
This bibliography lists references to homicide published in scientific literature through 1984. The entries are arranged alphabetically, and they cover every aspect of the subject, including statistics, demographics, theories, and legal implications. Abel's introduction outlines the work that has been done in the field of homicide. He outlines the various explanations of homicide and briefly discusses the problems involved in deterrence. A subject index completes the volume.
This bibliography lists references to homicide published in scientific literature through 1984. The entries are arranged alphabetically, and they c...
