Descript |
xxxi, 372 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Edition |
Pbk. ed. |
Note |
Originally published: 2001. |
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"With a new preface." |
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? |
ISBN |
9780300167917 (pbk.) |
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0300167911 (pbk.) |
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