Encyclopedia of Birth Control

Edited by a noted scholar of health and sexuality, Encyclopedia of Birth Control is a complete report on the historical development and efficacy of contraceptive practices around the world, both past and present.

• More than 100 A–Z entries written by scholars in bioethics, history, nursing, sexual medicine, and sociology

• Descriptions of the positions of the major religions toward birth control

• Country-by-country analysis of current contraceptive practices

• Illustrations including contemporary and historical photographs, posters, advertisements, and art