{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-mathematical-models-in-ecology-and-evolution-isbn-9781405175159","title":"An Introduction to Mathematical Models in Ecology and Evolution","description":"Students often find it difficult to grasp fundamental ecological and evolutionary concepts because of their inherently mathematical nature. Likewise, the application of ecological and evolutionary theory often requires a high degree of mathematical competence.  \u003cp\u003eThis book is a first step to addressing these difficulties, providing a broad introduction to the key methods and underlying concepts of mathematical models in ecology and evolution. The book is intended to serve the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate ecology and evolution students who need to access the mathematical and statistical modelling literature essential to their subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book assumes minimal mathematics and statistics knowledge whilst covering a wide variety of methods, many of which are at the fore-front of ecological and evolutionary research. The book also highlights the applications of modelling to practical problems such as sustainable harvesting and biological control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten clearly and succinctly, requiring minimal in-depth knowledge of mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces students to the use of computer models in both fields of ecology \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e evolutionary biology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarket - senior undergraduate students and beginning postgraduates in ecology and evolutionary biology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Simple models of temporal change 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Stochastic models 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Modelling structured populations 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Regulation in temporal models 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Modelling interactions 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Community models 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Spatial models 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 157\u003c\/p\u003e \"In general, the explanations are clear and the book would be suitable for a modeling section in a year-long, undergraduate, advanced ecology course.\" (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 June 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \"Excellent ... .Recommended text book for courses on mathematical modelling in ecology and evolution.\" (\u003ci\u003eBiological Conservation\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \"It deserves the merit of being one of the few books that have actual potential to attract readers that are often frightened by the mere vision of a Greek letter.\" (\u003ci\u003eAnnals of Botany\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \"Contains the most essential information to decrypt the current mathematical literature in ecology. It is presented simply, with applications in mind. It should be of great use.\" (\u003ci\u003eExperimental Agriculture\u003c\/i\u003e, 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \"This is an academic textbook with a good introduction to mathematical models mainly in ecology but also evolution, intended for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates. The models are well explained and usually easy to follow.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e, 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e Based at the Open University since 1990, Mike Gillman has contributed to a diverse set of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biological and environmental science. His research interests are equally broad, spanning population dynamics, community ecology and evolutionary biology. He has a particular interest in the environment and conservation of Neotropical forests Students often find it difficult to grasp fundamental ecological and evolutionary concepts because of their inherently mathematical nature. Likewise, the application of ecological and evolutionary theory often requires a high degree of mathematical competence. This book is a first step to addressing these difficulties, providing a broad introduction to the key methods and underlying concepts of mathematical models in ecology and evolution. The book is intended to serve the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate ecology and evolution students who need to access the mathematical and statistical modelling literature essential to their subjects. The book assumes minimal mathematics and statistics knowledge whilst covering a wide variety of methods, many of which are at the fore-front of ecological and evolutionary research. The book also highlights the applications of modelling to practical problems such as sustainable harvesting and biological control.","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988727349477,"sku":"NP9781405175159","price":96.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405175159.jpg?v=1761781351","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-mathematical-models-in-ecology-and-evolution-isbn-9781405175159","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}