From the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s, the Comstock laws prevented the distribution of information regarding contraceptives in America. Therefore, few women had knowledge of available contraceptives, resulting in large families and high infant mortality rates, especially within the lower classes. Margaret Sanger first took a stand against the…

This bibliography contains references for materials related to birth planning decisions. It includes items concerned solely with the decision of whether or not to become a parent, as well as books and articles on careers and parenthood, family size, health and pregnancy, and the cost of having and raising children. The bibliography contains 42…

The current issue of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Library Bulletin combines an acquisitions list with that of special bibliographies. The broad classes follow the IPPF general organization by topics: (1) general reference, (2) IPPF, (3) family planning and maternal and child health and care, (4) bio-medical study and…

This annotated bibliography of documents on family planning is divided into nine sections: (1) family planning and bio-medical science; (2) social sciences related to family planning; (3) international conferences; (4) Africa; (5) Americas: (6) Asia; (7) Europe; (8) the Middle East; and (9) Oceania. Also included is a list of general reference…

This booklet contains bibliographies on population education and family planning. The following topics are covered: family planning and biomedical science, social sciences related to family planning, international conferences, Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Each entry gives the author, title, publisher, date, and…

This issue of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Library Bulletin combines an acquisitions list with that of special bibliographies. The broad classes follow the IPPF general organization by topics: (1) general reference, (2) IPPF, (3) family planning and maternal and child health and care, (4) bio-medical study and research on…

This annotated listing of books is intended as a reference for anyone seeking an authoritative introduction to population and family planning information, as a world, family, or individual concern. For each entry, the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is provided if available. The number preceding each reference represents the…

This is a bibliography of family planning material available from the International Planned Parenthood Cooperative Information Service library and documentation services. Entries are made under the following categories: reference books, biographies, family planning and bio-medical science, social sciences related to family planning, international…

This loose-leaf collection includes a brief discussion of usage procedures for International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) libraries. A set of annotated bibliographies follows, including descriptions of documents on the following topics: family planning and biomedical science, social sciences related to family planning, education and…

The current issue of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Library Bulletin combines an acquisitions list with that of special bibliographies. The broad classes follow the IPPF general organization by topics: (1) general reference, (2) IPPF, (3) family planning and maternal and child health and care, (4) bio-medical study and…

This annotated bibliography was compiled in response to a growing need for improved management of family planning and population programs. Entries in this bibliography all pertain to the management of family planning/population education programs. The entries are organized under the headings of family planning program management, managerial…

A brief review of the psychological literature on the characteristics of only children is presented in order to determine if the one-child family should be avoided or advocated. The relevant literature is found to be limited in quantity and conceptualization of the only child. Previous literature is divided into three types of study: those with…

The pooling of documentation service resources has resulted in the creation of an International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) integrated bibliographic information system. Thus, the former Library Bulletin has become IPPF Cooperative Information Service (ICIS). This is the first such publication. Entries in ICIS are classified according to…

The pooling of documentation service resources has resulted in the creation of an International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) integrated bibliographic information system. The former Library Bulletin has become IPPF Cooperative Information Service (ICIS). Entries in ICIS are classified according to the following nine categories: (0) General…

This publication is an International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) annotated bibliography of books and articles concerned with family planning and literacy. The subject is divided into four major listings: (1) Literacy; (2) Education; (3) Literacy and Family Planning; and (4) Functional Literacy/Family Planning Projects and Programs.…