Galileo's Middle Finger Audiobook By Alice Dreger cover art

Galileo's Middle Finger

Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science

Preview

Try for $0.00
Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Galileo's Middle Finger

By: Alice Dreger
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $30.08

Buy for $30.08

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activist.

An investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo's Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger's experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has worked as an advocate for victims of unethical research while also defending the right of scientists to pursue challenging research into human identities. Dreger's own attempts to reconcile academic freedom with the pursuit of justice grew out of her research into the treatment of people born intersex (formerly called hermaphrodites). The shocking history of surgical mutilation and ethical abuses conducted in the name of "normalizing" intersex children moved her to become a patient rights' activist. By bringing evidence to physicians and the public, she helped change the medical system.

©2015 Alice Dreger (P)2015 Gildan Media LLC
History Philosophy Science Science & Technology Inspiring

What listeners say about Galileo's Middle Finger

Highly rated for:

Well-supported Plea Thorough Investigation Exceptional Narration Meticulous Evidence-based Passionate Advocacy
Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    189
  • 4 Stars
    65
  • 3 Stars
    25
  • 2 Stars
    9
  • 1 Stars
    4
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    165
  • 4 Stars
    64
  • 3 Stars
    23
  • 2 Stars