The pill
John Guillebaud
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302
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The pill
Published
1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
302
Mary, Queen of Scots
Beyond the Pill
The birth of the pill
Managing contraceptive pill patients
The doctors' case against the pill
Trends in oral contraception
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The pill?
This edition of The pill has approximately 302 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 6h 18m and 4h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,500 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 75,500 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 John Guillebaud.
When was The pill published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.