Edward O. Wilson (1929-2021) was the author of more than thirty books, including Anthill, Letters to a Young Scientist, and The Conquest of Nature. The winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, Wilson was a professor emeritus at Harvard University and lived with his wife in Lexington, Massachusetts.
"The world-renowned ant expert cleans out his desk, which—no
surprise—contains many gems.... Pulitzer Prize–winning author and
naturalist Wilson’s writing on broader scientific subjects have won
him awards and no lack of controversy. Now 90, largely retired from
fieldwork and scholarship but an indefatigable writer, he has
assembled scraps of autobiography and anecdotes on his favorite
insect.... the content and quality of the writing is consistently
top-notch."
*Kirkus Reviews, starred review*
"[Wilson] delivers an illuminating work filled with insights into
his specialty subject: ants. . . . Wilson’s passion for his
subject, for the scientific method, and for the natural world comes
through clearly in this enjoyable survey."
*Publishers Weekly*
"Readers seeking an accessible natural history on an
often-misunderstood insect will appreciate Wilson’s modest,
conversational tone in this brief look at his lifetime of
appreciating nature’s small wonders."
*Elissa Cooper - Library Journal*
" Praise for Edward O. Wilson “Wilson speaks with a humane
eloquence which calls to us all.” —Oliver Sacks “In Mr Wilson ants
have found not only their Darwin but also their Homer.” —The
Economist “One of our grand masters of synthesis.” —Richard Rhodes
“Part epic-inspired adventure story, part philosophy-of-life. . . .
part ant life up close, part lyrical hymn to the wonders of earth.
. . . yes, all of these.” —Margaret Atwood, New York Review of
Books, on Anthill "
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