On Growth, Form and Computers - Softcover

 
9780123909367: On Growth, Form and Computers

Synopsis

Conceived for both computer scientists and biologists alike, this collection of 22 essays highlights the important new role that computers play in developmental biology research. Essays show how through computer modeling, researchers gain further insight into developmental processes. Featured essays also cover their use in designing computer algorithms to tackle computer science problems in areas like neural network design, robot control, evolvable hardware, and more. Peter Bentley, noted for his prolific research on evolutionary computation, and Sanjeev Kumar head up a respected team to guide readers through these very complex and fascinating disciplines.

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Review

"The book has all the materials--case studies from the seashore, the growing flower-garden, and desert-striding camels; background engineering and developmental genetics; as well as conceptual and inspirational pieces--to equip the biologists and computer scientists who will take the subject forward."
-Mark Ridley, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, UK

From the Publisher

* Covers both developmental biology and computational development -- the only book on the market!

* Includes important contributions from Randall Beer, Richard Dawkins, Hans Meinhardt, Ian Stewart, Lewis Wolpert, and many other experts

* Provides introductory material and more detailed information on BOTH disciplines

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9780124287655: On Growth, Form and Computers

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ISBN 10:  0124287654 ISBN 13:  9780124287655
Publisher: Academic Press, 2003
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