Hilary Thayer Hamann

Hilary Thayer Hamann is an American author known for her semi-autobiographical novel, "Anthropology of an American Girl." The novel explores themes of authenticity, social pressures, and the complexities of growing up female in America. Hamann also co-wrote and edited "Categories—On the Beauty of Physics," an educational book that uses art and literature to explain scientific concepts. Her background includes extensive involvement in theater and film, and she holds degrees from New York University.