The Birth of the Pill
How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launched a Revolution
by:
Jonathan Eig
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book chronicles the development of the first oral contraceptive pill, detailing the collaboration between feminist Margaret Sanger, scientist Gregory Pincus, Catholic doctor John Rock, and heiress Katharine McCormick. It explores the social, scientific, and political challenges they faced in creating and popularizing a drug that transformed sexual practices and women's lives.
Key points:
1. Key Figures: The book highlights the contributions of Margaret Sanger, Gregory Pincus, John Rock, and Katharine McCormick in creating the first contraceptive pill.
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