West, Geoffrey

Scale

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ISBN 13:
9781780225593
author:
West, Geoffrey
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
20 x 13.5 x 2.8 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Business, Development, Sustainable Development,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£14.89

Description

Geoffrey West's groundbreaking book explores the universal laws that govern the sizes of organisms, cities, and companies. By applying the principles of physics to complex systems, West reveals profound insights into the natural world.

From the scaling of mammalian bodies to the size of cities and social networks, West's research uncovers a hidden reality that underlies our world. His work has led to powerful understandings of the elemental laws that bind us together, and how all complex systems are connected in surprising ways.

This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the underlying principles that govern our world. With its unique blend of science, philosophy, and vision, it offers a fresh perspective on the natural world and our place within it.

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