Why We Stop Growing

Etienne Geraert

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Lannoo Publishers
01 November 2019

Probability & statistics; Popular science; Developmental biology; Zoology & animal sciences

The study of differential growth in various animals, including humans, suggests that a similar growth pattern occurs throughout the bilateral animals. This growth pattern is based on the assumption that a quadratic equation describes the relationship between two body measurements, yielding a quadratic parabola in a graphic representation. The study of differential growth by using a quadratic parabola gives the answers to the questions 'Why do we stop growing?' and 'Why are women shorter than men?'. The conclusions for various animals are amply illustrated by graphic representations.

AUTHOR: Etienne Geraert is a retired zoology professor at Ghent University (Belgium). He published several books on morphology and taxonomy of plant-parasitic nematodes.

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Statistical theory about growth and aging .

Mathematical formula that applies to all animals .

Rediscovery of the works of Adolphe Quetelet, the inventor of the body-mass index (BMI)

25 colour, 30 b/w illustrations

By: Etienne Geraert
Imprint: Lannoo Publishers
Country of Publication: Belgium
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 130mm,
ISBN: 9789401462143
ISBN 10: 9401462143
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 November 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Etienne Geraert is a retired zoology professor at Ghent University (Belgium). He published several books on morphology and taxonomy of plant-parasitic nematodes.

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Why We Stop Growing

Etienne Geraert

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