Alison Li is an historian of science and medicine. She writes about hormones and the culture in which they are shaped. Her latest work is Wondrous Transformations available now from University of North Carolina Press.
Wondrous Transformations is the story of Dr. Harry Benjamin (1885-1986), endocrinologist and sexologist best known for his contributions to transgender medicine. Read more
“A smart and readable contribution to transgender studies.” – Publishers Weekly
Available now from your favourite bookseller. Use discount code 01SOCIAL30 for a 30% discount at UNC Press.
Events
2024 MacLennan Lecture, University of King’s College
I was honoured to present the 2024 MacLennan Lecture on March 12, 2024
“Wondrous Transformations: Harry Benjamin, Hormones, and the Early History of Transgender Medicine.”