Galileo’s Middle Finger

Galileo's Middle Finger (2015) examines the turbulent intersection of scientific research, activist movements, and identity politics through the lens of transgender and intersex studies. The book provides an insider's view of what happens when academic findings contradict established narratives and ideological positions. Dreger demonstrates that pursuing truth requires honesty, transparency, and resilience in the face of hostility, while arguing that scientific inquiry and social progress depend on each other to succeed.