{"title":"John Tyler Bonner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the John Tyler Bonner collection, where the enchanting world of biology and natural sciences comes alive. John Tyler Bonner was a renowned American biologist, celebrated for his profound insights into the field of developmental biology. His expertise in the fascinating world of slime moulds has paved the way for interesting scientific discussions and discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBonner's work is remarkable for its ability to break down complex scientific ideas into relatable concepts, making science accessible to all. His book \u003cem\u003eWhy Size Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is a prime example, where he explores the importance of size in biology, from microscopic cells to enormous ecosystems. The principles he discusses challenge readers to think about nature in new and enlightening ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler Bonner's works are perfect for anyone with a curiosity about the natural world, whether you're a seasoned biologist or simply someone who marvels at the intricacies of life. Delve into his collection and prepare to see science in a refreshing and engaging light.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-size-matters-by-john-tyler-bonner-9780691254401","title":"Why Size Matters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 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 \u003cem\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eGulliver's Travels\u003c\/em\u003e, he shows that humans have always been fascinated by things big and small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy then does size always reside on the fringes of science and never on the centre stage? Why do biologists and others ponder size only when studying something else—running speed, life span, or metabolism?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Size Matters\u003c\/em\u003e, a pioneering book of big ideas in a compact size, gives size its due by presenting a profound yet lucid overview of what we know about its role in the living world. Bonner argues that size really does matter—that it is the supreme and universal determinant of what any organism can be and do. For example, because tiny creatures are subject primarily to forces of cohesion and larger beasts to gravity, a fly can easily walk up a wall, something we humans cannot even begin to imagine doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBonner introduces us to size through the giants and dwarfs of human, animal, and plant history and then explores questions including the physics of size as it affects biology, the evolution of size over geological time, and the role of size in the function and longevity of living things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs this elegantly written book shows, size affects life in its every aspect. It is a universal frame from which nothing escapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855486570732,"sku":"9780691254401","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8b4718653ad57da98b0072fcdc6beb64.jpg?v=1759278007"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-tyler-bonner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}