This book investigates the complex relationship between the Right to Life movement and its impact on third-party politics in the United States. Spitzer, a political science professor, examines how single-issue advocacy groups, particularly those focused on abortion, have attempted to influence the political landscape by forming or supporting alternative political parties. The work analyzes the strategies, successes, and failures of these movements in challenging the established two-party system.

This work is recognized as a scholarly examination of the intersection between social movements and political party systems. The analysis is grounded in political science theory and historical data, offering insights into the dynamics of issue-based political engagement. It is likely to be of interest to students and researchers of American politics, social movements, and the history of the abortion debate.