Löwy, Illana (Author)
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C: Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Volume: 43, no. 3
Issue: 3
Pages: 583-593
In the 1950 foam tablets were seen as a solution to the `population explosion'. This local contraceptive was widely diffused in developing countries. The marketing potential of foam tablets generated intense competition. Tablet's promoters failed to understand the needs of women in the Global South.
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