Physicians' Manual of Birth Control.
[Birth Control] Konikow M.D., Annette F. Physicians’ Manual of Birth Control. New York: Buchholz Publishing Co., 1931.
8vo.; brown cloth, stamped in gilt; extremities lightly worn.
First edition. Konikow seeks to deconstruct the taboo of birth control by scientifically explaining its usefulness and necessity in modern society, while also debunking the notion that the term is merely a synonym for abortion. She analyzes a variety of birth control methods, going into great depth so as to give even the most uninformed reader a detailed account of how conception can be safely prevented. Konikow evaluates chemical methods versus barrier methods, providing anatomical diagrams and illustrations throughout, and also provides a number of interesting statistics regarding the sex practices of married couples, their preferred birth control methods and subsequent effectiveness.
A native of Russia and a graduate of Tufts College, Dr. Konikow received her M.D. in Zurich. In addition to her contributions to the field of medicine, she dedicated much of her time to the Socialist cause, working as a writer, activist, and lecturer. Prior to the publication of The Physicians’ Manual of Birth Control, Konikow published a groundbreaking pamphlet in 1923 entitled “Voluntary Motherhood,” of which more than three editions and 10,000 copies were printed and distributed. In her foreword, Konikow discusses the progress that has been made and the new developments that have come to light since the publication of “Voluntary Motherhood,” and describes this book as “the first book on Birth Control technique by an American physician since Dr. Knowlton’s memorable work in 1833.”
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