Why Size Matters : From Bacteria to Blue Whales.

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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bonner, John Tyler
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2010.
Temas:
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
Constitution corporelle.
Croissance.
Anthropométrie.
Diagnostics cliniques.
Diagnostics > Méthodologie.
Diagnostics.
growth.
anthropometry.
diagnosis.
Physical diagnosis
Body size
Zoology.
Health & Biological Sciences.
Animal Anatomy & Embryology.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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