John Rock (American Scientist)

John Rock (American Scientist)

John Rock (24 March 1890 - 4 December 1984) was an American obstetrician and gynecologist. He is best known for the major role he played in the development of the first hormonal contraceptive, colloquially called "the pill".

Read more about John Rock (American Scientist):  Early Life and Career, Pill Development and Promotion, Conception of The Natural and Its Implications

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or rock:

    The very fact that there are experts may be intimidating; we hate to think that there must be one best way to handle any situation as parents and that we don’t know what it is. So as we get more and more advice we seem less and less sure of what we ought to do for our children.
    —C. John Sommerville (20th century)

    Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand:
    Come and see my shining palaces built upon the sand.
    Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950)