Quantitative Ecological Theory: An Introduction to Basic Models by M.R. Rose (En

Description: Quantitative Ecological Theory by M.R. Rose This is an inadvertent book, though it did arise naturally enough from a course I give in theoretical ecology. As a result, I began giving him my lecture notes each week. As I knew that someone else would be reading them, I began to write my notes more carefully. Naturally enough, the other students soon began to demand the notes too. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an inadvertent book, though it did arise naturally enough from a course I give in theoretical ecology. But I wouldnt have given the course at all if one colleague in my department hadnt left for a leave of absence, while another abruptly resigned. This propelled me to the fore where this teaching responsibility was concerned, one I had never had any intention of discharging. Then it turned out that one of my students was regularly unable to make half the classes. As a result, I began giving him my lecture notes each week. As I knew that someone else would be reading them, I began to write my notes more carefully. Naturally enough, the other students soon began to demand the notes too. Eventually they were indulged. Thus I found myself writing a textbook manuscript. By the next year, the students were handed all their notes in one package at the outset. But these were still just hand-written. Inevitably, the demand that they be typed arose. This I didnt want to do until I found a publisher. As it turned out, Tim Hardwick of Croom Helm was willing to have his firm fill this role, to my great satisfaction •• • and his considerable frustration. I have been a desultory author about producing this final text, and can only express my gratitude for his enduring patience over more than 18 months of delays. Table of Contents Theoretical Models in Ecology.- Models Covered Here.- 1. Population Growth.- 1.1 Linear Continuous-Time Models.- 1.2 Nonlinear Continuous-Time Models.- 1.3 Discrete-Time Models.- 1.4 Models with Age-Structure.- 1.5 Exercises.- 2. Competition.- 2.1 Lotka-Volterra Models: Special Cases.- 2.2 Classical Lotka-Volterra Model.- 2.3 General Continuous-Time Models.- 2.4 Discrete-Time Models.- 2.5 Symbiosis.- 2.6 Exercises.- 3. Predation.- 3.1 Lotka-Volterra Models.- 3.2 Generalized Predator-Prey Models.- 3.3 Discrete-Time Models.- 3.4 Parasitoid Models.- 3.5 Exercises.- 4. Simple Ecosystems.- 4.1 Two Predators and One Prey.- 4.2 One Predator and Two Prey.- 4.3 Three-Species Food Chains.- 4.4 Exercises.- 5. Complex Ecosystems.- 5.1 Local Equilibrium Stability.- 5.2 Global Complex Ecosystem Dynamics.- 6. Migration.- 6.1 Population Growth with Migration.- 6.2 Competition with Migration.- 6.3 Predation with Migration.- 6.4 Ecosystems with Migration.- 6.5 Exercises. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description This is an inadvertent book, though it did arise naturally enough from a course I give in theoretical ecology. But I wouldnt have given the course at all if one colleague in my department hadnt left for a leave of absence, while another abruptly resigned. This propelled me to the fore where this teaching responsibility was concerned, one I had never had any intention of discharging. Then it turned out that one of my students was regularly unable to make half the classes. As a result, I began giving him my lecture notes each week. As I knew that someone else would be reading them, I began to write my notes more carefully. Naturally enough, the other students soon began to demand the notes too. Eventually they were indulged. Thus I found myself writing a textbook manuscript. By the next year, the students were handed all their notes in one package at the outset. But these were still just hand-written. Inevitably, the demand that they be typed arose. This I didnt want to do until I found a publisher. As it turned out, Tim Hardwick of Croom Helm was willing to have his firm fill this role, to my great satisfaction ** * and his considerable frustration. I have been a desultory author about producing this final text, and can only express my gratitude for his enduring patience over more than 18 months of delays. Details ISBN1468466992 Author M.R. Rose Short Title QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGICAL THEORY Language English ISBN-10 1468466992 ISBN-13 9781468466997 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 050 Pages 204 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Subtitle An Introduction to Basic Models Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1007/978-1-4684-6697-3 AU Release Date 2012-03-19 NZ Release Date 2012-03-19 US Release Date 2012-03-19 UK Release Date 2012-03-19 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-03-19 Alternative 9780709922889 Illustrations XII, 204 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96385980;

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