Carl Djerassi: Steroids Made it Possible

by Carl Djerassi

Carl Djerassi, primarily known as the inventor of the birth control pill, also developed many spectroscopic techniques for structure identification, including the earliest applications of mass spectroscopy of ORD/CD to organic chemical structure. His forceful manner and inquisitive mind are
reflected in his prose to make this an enjoyable and educational work.

206 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Harry Harman]

intellectually polygamous nature

fringe benefits that go with a fused knee: first-class plane travel and excellent opera seats