Alice Dreger
What’s inside
Alice Dreger explores the tension between science and social identity politics through historical and modern controversies.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the complexity of scientific ethics
- Learning about historical and present-day conflicts in research
- Gaining insight into the impact of activism on science
- Appreciating the importance of justice in academic research
Key Points
- The struggle between academic research and social identity
- Historical context of Galileo’s challenges
- Modern cases of scientific controversies
- The impact of activism on scientific discourse
- Ethical considerations in scientific research
- The need for justice in scholarly pursuits
Who’s it For
- Science Enthusiasts
- History Buffs
- Activists
- Scholars in Social Studies
- People Interested in Ethics
About the author
Alice Dreger is an historian of medicine and science, a sex researcher, and an activist for academic freedom.