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The birth of the pill

How Four Pioneers Reinvented Sex and Launched a Revolution
Pages
408
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

This book tells the compelling story behind the creation of the birth control pill. It explores the radical feminist movements, scientific breakthroughs, and societal resistance that shaped its development. Ultimately, it reveals how this single scientific discovery led to a profound shift in social attitudes during the twentieth century.

About the author

J
Jonathan Eig

Ken Burns calls Jonathan Eig a "master storyteller." Eig is the author of five books, three of them New York Times best sellers. He was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Eig is a former staff writer for The Wall Street Journal, where he remains a contributing writer. Eig has also written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post, among others. Prior to The Wall Street Journal, he worked as a feature writer for Chic...