“Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life,” by E. O. Wilson

E. O. Wilson published “Sociobiology” in 1975, revolutionizing the social sciences, bringing a breath of fresh air into staid anthropology.  Reading his latest book, I’m amazed that it was written by a man whose eyesight was so poor that he spent much of his life studying ants––because that was what he could see.  He surveys all of life on earth from an Olympian perspective––zooming in on fascinating details––and a time horizon ranging from years to millions of years.  If you enjoy the company of a wonderful mind, this book is for you.  It was pleasing illustrations too.