Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations (Wiley Series in Mathematical & Computational Biology) - Hardcover

Cantrell, Robert Stephen; Cosner, Chris

 
9780471493013: Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations (Wiley Series in Mathematical & Computational Biology)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0471493015 ISBN 13: 9780471493013
Publisher: Wiley, 2003

Synopsis

Many ecological phenomena may be modelled using apparently random processes involving space (and possibly time). Such phenomena are classified as spatial in their nature and include all aspects of pollution. This book addresses the problem of modelling spatial effects in ecology and population dynamics using reaction-diffusion models.
* Rapidly expanding area of research for biologists and applied mathematicians
* Provides a unified and coherent account of methods developed to study spatial ecology via reaction-diffusion models
* Provides the reader with the tools needed to construct and interpret models
* Offers specific applications of both the models and the methods
* Authors have played a dominant role in the field for years
Essential reading for graduate students and researchers working with spatial modelling from mathematics, statistics, ecology, geography and biology.

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About the Author

Robert Stephen Cantrell is the author of Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations, published by Wiley.

Chris Cosner is the author of Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Many ecological phenomena involve space as well as time and arise from a combination of random and deterministic processes. Such phenomena include the effects of habitat fragmentation, which is a common result of human activity and a major problem in biological conservation. Reaction-diffusion models provide one approach to describing how random movements and deterministic interactions between individuals combine to influence the dynamics of populations and the structure of ecological communities. Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations addresses the problem of modeling spatial effects in ecology and population dynamics using reaction-diffusion models.
* Provides broad coverage of a rapidly expanding area of research for ecologists and applied mathematicians.
* Provides a unified and coherent account of methods developed to study spatial ecology via reaction-diffusion models.
* Provides the reader with the tools needed to construct and interpret models.
* Includes specific applications of both the models and the methods described.

Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations provides a practical introduction to the subject for graduate students and researchers working in spatial modeling from mathematics, statistics, ecology, geography and biology.

From the Inside Flap

Many ecological phenomena involve space as well as time and arise from a combination of random and deterministic processes. Such phenomena include the effects of habitat fragmentation, which is a common result of human activity and a major problem in biological conservation. Reaction-diffusion models provide one approach to describing how random movements and deterministic interactions between individuals combine to influence the dynamics of populations and the structure of ecological communities. Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations addresses the problem of modeling spatial effects in ecology and population dynamics using reaction-diffusion models.
* Provides broad coverage of a rapidly expanding area of research for ecologists and applied mathematicians.
* Provides a unified and coherent account of methods developed to study spatial ecology via reaction-diffusion models.
* Provides the reader with the tools needed to construct and interpret models.
* Includes specific applications of both the models and the methods described.

Spatial Ecology via Reaction-Diffusion Equations provides a practical introduction to the subject for graduate students and researchers working in spatial modeling from mathematics, statistics, ecology, geography and biology.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471493015
ISBN 13 
9780471493013
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
432

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