Author
- Marks, Lara 1963-
Published
- New Haven : Yale University Press 2001
Physical description
xi, 372 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
- 0300089430
- 9780300089431
Notes
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
- 1. The population problem and the pill -- 2. The contraceptive challenge : the search for a pill -- 3. Sexual chemistry -- 4. Human guinea pigs? -- 5. Doctors and the pill -- 6. Handling health concerns of the pill : thrombosis -- 7. The pill and the riddle of cancer -- 8. 'A dream come true' : the reception of the pill -- 9. Divisive device : the pill and the Catholic Church -- 10. Panacea or poisoned chalice?
Subject
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Genre
- Bibliography
- History.
- Illustrated
- Student Collection.
- text
Language
- English
Related Internet Resources
- Traces the scientific origins of birth control pills and discusses how they contributed to the sexual revolution and how they have helped curb global over-population.
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|---|---|---|
| Arts & Social Sciences Library | RG137.5 MAR | |
| 7 day loan: vacation loan | ||
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