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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.
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Why Size Matters, John Tyler Bonner
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- 2024
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- Title
- Why Size Matters
- Subtitle
- From Bacteria to Blue Whales
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Tyler Bonner
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780691254401
- Series
- Original title
- Why Size Matters: From Bacteria to Blue Whales
- Rating
- 3.4 out of 5
- Description
- 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.