The Ant Heap

by Vincent G. Dethier

With a deep knowledge of his subject based on his own extensive researches in entomology and the human condition in general, Professor Dethier has written a charming fable that will fascinate readers of all ages. It is a suspenseful tale that will prove informative and provocative to even the most casual reader. A delight for students young and old.

151 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1979

About the author

Vincent Gaston Dethier was an American physiologist and entomologist. Considered a leading an expert in his field, he was a pioneer in the study of insect-plant interactions and wrote over 170 academic papers and 15 science books. From 1975 until his death, he was the Gilbert L. Woodside Professor of Zoology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he was the founding director of its Neuroscience and Behavior Program and chaired the Chancellor's Commission on Civility. Dethier also wrote natural history books for non-specialists, as well as short stories, essays and children's books.