{"product_id":"ecological-dynamics-9780195104431","title":"Ecological Dynamics","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcological Dynamics is unique in that it can serve both as an introductory text in numerous ecology courses and as a resource for more advanced work. It provides a flexible introduction to ecological dynamics that is accessible to students with limited previous mathematical and computational experience  yet also offers glimpses into the state of the art in the field. The book is divided into three parts: Part I  Methodologies and Techniques  defines the authors modeling philosophy  focusing on models rather than ecology  and introduces essential concepts for describing and analyzing dynamical systems. Part II  Individuals to Ecosystems  the core of the book  describes the formulation and analysis of models of individual organisms  populations  and ecosystems. Part III  Focus on Structure  introduces more advanced readers to models of structured and spatially extended populations. Approximately 25% of the book is devoted to case studies drawn from the authors research. Readers are guided through the many judgment calls involved in model formulation  shown the key steps in model analysis  and offered the authors interpretation of the results. All chapters end with exercises and projects. While the book is designed to be independent of any particular computing environment  a well-tested software package (SOLVER) including programs for solution of differential and difference equations  is available via the World Wide Web at http:\/\/www.stams.strath.ac.uk\/external\/solver. Ideal for courses in modeling ecological and environmental change  Ecological Dynamics can also be used in other courses such as theoretical ecology  population ecology  mathematical biology and ecology  and quantitative ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652949041205,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195104439","price":131.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195104431.jpg?v=1781854391","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/ecological-dynamics-9780195104431","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}