Why Size Matters: From Bacteria to Blue Whales
John Tyler Bonner, "Why Size Matters: From Bacteria to Blue Whales"
English | ISBN: 0691128502 | 2006 | 176 pages | MOBI | 2 MB
English | ISBN: 0691128502 | 2006 | 176 pages | MOBI | 2 MB
John Tyler Bonner, one of our most distinguished and creative biologists, here offers a completely new perspective on the role of size in biology. In his hallmark friendly style, he explores the universal impact of being the right size. By examining stories ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Gulliver's Travels, he shows that humans have always been fascinated by things big and small. Why then does size always reside on the fringes of science and never on the center stage? Why do biologists and others ponder size only when studying something else–running speed, life span, or metabolism?