An Introduction to Mathematical Models in Ecology and Evolution

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Students often find it difficult to grasp fundamental ecologicaland evolutionary concepts because of their inherently mathematicalnature. Likewise, the application of ecological and evolutionarytheory 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 underlyingconcepts of mathematical models in ecology and evolution. The bookis intended to serve the needs of undergraduate and postgraduateecology and evolution students who need to access the mathematicaland statistical modelling literature essential to theirsubjects. The book assumes minimal mathematics and statistics knowledgewhilst covering a wide variety of methods, many of which are at thefore-front of ecological and evolutionary research. The book alsohighlights the applications of modelling to practical problems suchas sustainable harvesting and biological control. Key features: * Written clearly and succinctly, requiring minimal in-depthknowledge of mathematics * Introduces students to the use of computer models in bothfields of ecology and evolutionary biology * Market - senior undergraduate students and beginningpostgraduates in ecology and evolutionary biology

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Mike Gillman

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Biowissenschaften Ecology & Organismal Biology Evolution Life Sciences Ökologie Ökologie u. Biologie der Organismen Zoologie

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"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) "Excellent ... .Recommended text book for courses on mathematical modelling in ecology and evolution." (Biological Conservation, April 2010) "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." (Annals of Botany, September 2009) "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." (Experimental Agriculture, 2009) "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." (The Naturalist, 2009)
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