Why Size Matters : From Bacteria to Blue Whales.

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 Gulliv...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bonner, John Tyler
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2010.
Subjects:	Body size. Growth. Anthropometry. Physical diagnosis. Diagnosis. Physiological Phenomena Body Constitution Growth Body Weights and Measures Growth and Development Anthropometry Investigative Techniques Physical Examination Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Phenomena and Processes Diagnosis Body Size growth. anthropometry. diagnosis.
Online Access:	Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:	ProQuest Ebook Central

Table of Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 The Human View of Size; 3 The Physics of Size; 4 The Evolution of Size; 5 Size and the Division of Labor; 6 Size and Time; 7 Envoi; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W.

Why Size Matters : From Bacteria to Blue Whales.

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