Marks, Lara, 1963-

Sexual chemistry : a history of the contraceptive pill / Lara V. Marks. - xi, 372 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The population problem and the pill -- The contraceptive challenge : the search for a pill -- Sexual chemistry -- Human guinea pigs? -- Doctors and the pill -- Handling health concerns of the pill : thrombosis -- The pill and the riddle of cancer -- dream come true' : the reception of the pill -- Divisive device : the pill and the Catholic Church -- Panacea or poisoned chalice? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 'A 9. 10.

0300089430 9780300089431

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Oral contraceptives--History
Oral contraceptives--Social aspects--History
Social change--History.

RG137.5 / .M327 2001

613.9432