The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist

by Ben Barres

Book Overview

A leading neuroscientist describes his life, gender transition, groundbreaking scientific work on glial cells, and his advocacy for gender equality in STEM

Ben Barres was known for his groundbreaking scientific work and advocacy for gender equality in science. In this autobiography, completed shortly before his death from pancreatic cancer in December 2017, Barres (born in 1954) describes a life full of remarkable accomplishments--from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262539543
• ISBN13: 9780262539548
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher