Scale
The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies
by:
Geoffrey West
in:
Biology
Summary:
The book explores the concept of scale and how power-law scaling phenomena govern the structural and dynamic patterns in biological systems, urban environments, and business organizations. It delves into the mathematical principles and underlying mechanisms that explain why these systems grow, sustain, and eventually collapse, drawing parallels across different levels of complexity in nature and society.
Key points:
1. Scaling Laws: The book discusses scaling laws, mathematical formulas that show how a system's characteristics change with size. These laws apply to various systems, like organisms, cities, and companies.
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