The book presents a fresh perspective on the significance of size in biology, highlighting its universal impact through engaging narratives from literature, including Alice in Wonderland and Gulliver's Travels. Bonner questions why size is often overlooked in scientific discourse and argues for its central importance in understanding biological phenomena. His approachable writing invites readers to reconsider the role of size in various biological contexts, emphasizing its relevance beyond mere measurements.
John Tyler Bonner Books
May 12, 1920 – February 7, 2019
John Tyler Bonner is an emeritus professor of biology at Princeton University, a pioneer in using cellular slime molds to understand evolution and development, and one of the world's leading experts on cellular slime molds. His work explores the fundamental principles of life and the complexity of the world through a microscopic lens. He investigates how simple organisms can evolve and organize into more complex structures.





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