Arthur B. Shostak papers, 1976-2012

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Summary

Abstract:
Arthur Shostak is a sociologist whose research focused on the topic of men and abortion. The collection documents his work, including survey results, speeches, research, clippings. and printed materials.
Extent:
8.0 Linear Feet
8 boxes
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11140

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of materials related to work on men's experiences with abortion and abortion generally: research materials (clippings, articles, notes), writings and talks by Shostak and others, appearances by Shostak in magazines, newspapers, and other printed media, correspondence, conference files, ephemera and publications of clinics and other abortion-related organizations, A/V material (1 audiocassette and 2 VHS tapes), and 3 books. Surveys completed by male partners of women seeking abortions and "waiting room males" accompanying women receiving abortions in clinics between 1999 and 2012. Also included are numerical data reports and textual reports likely based on survey responses as well as a small number of print materials related to abortion and materials related to his 1984 book, Men and Abortion: Lessons, Losses, and Love (Praeger).

Biographical / historical:

Arthur Shostak (b.1937), is an American sociologist and futurist, and former professor of sociology at Drexel University. He is the author of the 1984 book, Men and Abortion: Lessons, Losses, and Love (Praeger). He retired from Drexel University in 2003.

Acquisition information:
The Arthur B. Shostak papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2014-2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Rachel Sanders, Ellen Mahoney, and Megan Lewis March, 2016.

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2014-0177, 2016-0020.

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