Discover how form follows physics in living tissue. This classic exploration shows how geometry, surface tension, and simple physical rules shape the patterns of life, from embryo cells to complex tissues. Thompson demonstrates that many biological shapes arise from universal laws, offering a bridge between biology and physics that still informs modern thinking.
- Learn how eight-cell arrangements in early embryos can be classified into a small set of stable patterns.
- See how surface energy and boundary contacts influence the structure of cellular groups.
- Explore how simple models, like oil-drop experiments, illuminate the stability of different forms.
- Understand why drawings of cellular arrangements matter less than the underlying physical principles shaping them.
Ideal for readers curious about how form emerges from matter, and for students of biology, physics, and the history of science seeking a clear, integrative view of growth and form.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of organic form, challenging the traditional view of living things as fundamentally different from the inanimate. The author, drawing inspiration from the works of ancient Greek philosophers and scientists like Aristotle and Empedocles, reimagines biological forms and growth processes through the lens of physics and mathematics. Instead of attributing the intricate forms of nature to divine purpose or instinct, the book proposes a compelling alternative: a dynamic interplay of physical forces, a "dynamical morphology," that shapes everything from the simple structure of a cell to the complex skeletal systems of animals. By analyzing the forms of cells, tissues, shells, and leaves through mathematical principles and physical laws, the author invites readers to appreciate the beauty and harmony of natural structures as a consequence of elegant, often predictable, physical processes. The book serves as a powerful reminder that understanding the fundamental principles of physics can provide a deeper, more insightful appreciation for the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332305230_0
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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from On Growth and FormTo the Council of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and to that of the Zoological Society of London - the former for letting me reprint from their Transactions the greater part of the text and . Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 119984087
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