The Pill
Bernard Asbell
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The Pill
Published
1995
Publisher
Random House
Pages
411
ISBN-10
0679435557
Description
At least five scientists have been proclaimed "the father of the Pill." We learn here that the credit for its conception belongs to two women who "stand by themselves as the indisputable mothers of the Pill." One of them, Margaret Sanger, was already famous - to many, notorious. The other, Katharine McCormick, didn't even rate an obituary in the nation's leading newspapers. Here is a spellbinding tale of visions and blindness, testing and trials, setbacks and triumphs; of quirky scientists who turned to deciphering nature, and drug companies who turned away. It takes us into the hushed halls of the Vatican, where celibates gingerly stepped around the Pill, pondering what it was, how it worked, and what it meant - until they came to the verge of approving it; and from there to the raucous explosion in college dorms of "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll" - and some surprising conclusions about the supposed causes of the sexual revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Pill?
This edition of The Pill has approximately 411 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Pill?
For most readers, The Pill typically takes between 8h 34m and 5h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 51m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Pill?
The estimated word count for The Pill is approximately 102,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Pill?
The Pill was written by Bernard Asbell.
When was The Pill published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.