Evolution and the Theory of Games

Author: John Maynard Smith
Edition: 1St Edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0521288843

Evolution and the Theory of Games

Professor John Maynard Smith has written an account of a new way of thinking about evolution which has been developed in the last ten years. Medical books Evolution and the Theory of Games. The theory of games, first developed to analyse economic behaviour, is modified so that it can be applied to evolving populations. John Maynard Smith's concept of an evolutionarily stable strategy is relevant whenever the best thing for an animal or plant to do depends on what others are doing. The theory leads to testable predictions about the evolution of behaviour, of sex and genetic systems, and of growth and life history patterns. This book contains the first full account of the theory, and of the data relevant to it Medical books Evolution and the Theory of Games. Categories: Evolution (Biology)->Mathematical models, Game theory. Contributors: John Maynard Smith - Author. Format: Paperback

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The theory of games, first developed to analyse economic behaviour, is modified so that it can be applied to evolving populations. John Maynard Smith's concept of an evolutionarily stable strategy is relevant whenever the best thing for an animal or plant to do depends on what others are doing. The theory leads to testable predictions about the evolution of behaviour, of sex and genetic systems, and of growth and life history patterns. This book contains the first full account of the theory, and of the data relevant to it. The account is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and research workers in animal behaviour, population genetics and evolutionary biology. The book will also be of interest to mathematicians and game theorists; the mathematics has been largely confined to appendixes so that the main text may be easily followed by biologists.

Cooperativity Theory in Biochemistry

Author: T.L. Hill
Edition: 1985
Publisher: Springer
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1461295556

Cooperativity Theory in Biochemistry: Steady-State and Equilibrium Systems (Springer Series in Molecular and Cell Biology)

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This is the first book that attempts to study the origin of cooperatvity in binding systems from the molecular point of view. The molecular approach provides a deeper insight into the mechanism of cooperativity and regulation, than the traditional phenomenological approach.
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A Theory of Forest Dynamics Epub

Author: H.H. Shugart
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0387960007

A Theory of Forest Dynamics: The Ecological Implications of Forest Succession Models

To the human eye, a forest is a slowly changing ecosystem that, superficially, looks alike from one year to the next. Medical books A Theory of Forest Dynamics. This seeming quiet though is a balance between the tremendous progenerative potential of trees and an equally tremendous mortality rate. The intrinsic nature of the trees that comprise a forest make it all but impossible to collect complete data sets on the dynamics of natural forests and our understanding of the long-term dynamics of forests is based largely on scientific inference. Because of this reliance on inference, mathematical models of forest dynamics offer a valuable formalization of what we believe to be the important mechanisms involved in forest succession. Originally published in 1984, A Theory of Forest Dynamics is intended for scientists and graduate students in ecology and forestry Medical books A Theory Of Forest Dynamics. Categories: Forest dynamics, Plant succession. Contributors: Herman H Shugart - Author. Format: Paperback

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Originally published in 1984, this text is intended for scientists and graduate students in ecology and forestry. It includes a review of ecologic succession, coverage of forest dynamics models, and detailed analysis of several models of forest succession.

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This seeming quiet though is a balance between the tremendous progenerative potential of trees and an equally tremendous mortality rate. The intrinsic nature of the trees that comprise a forest make it all but impossible to collect complete data sets on the dynamics of natural forests and our understanding of the long-term dynamics of forests is based largely on scientific inference. Because of this reliance on inference, mathematical models of forest dynamics offer a valuable formalization of what we believe to be the important mechanisms involved in forest succession. Originally published in 1984, A Theory of Forest Dynamics is intended for scientists and graduate students in ecology and forestry. The book includes: a review of ecologic succession; coverage of forest dynamics models and detailed analysis of several models of forest succession. Mathematic models of forest dynamics are inspected and evaluated. The models are applied to ecologic problems on scales ranging from small forest gaps to entire landscapes and over years to millennia. "Almost twenty years after its first publication, this book continues to be a highly valuable resource for forest ecologists, whether they are engaged in dynamic modeling or not. It provides a thorough, mathematically underpinned theory of forest succession with a large array of application examples. I am thrilled that this volume is available again." Dr. Harald Bugmann, Professor of Mountain Forest Ecology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland "Since this book was first published in 1984, it has been a seminal publication describing the ecological processes controlling the dynamics of forest ecosystems. The scientific relevance and importance of the book have only increased over time. In particular, as climate modelers now realize that terrestrial ecosystems are an important feedback in the climate system they are including dynamic vegetation models in their climate models. This allows vegetation to change as climate changes, feeding back to affect climate. Hank Shugart's book outlines the theory of forest dynamics needed to successfully include dynamic vegetation within climate models." Dr. Gordon Bonan, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado "Hank Shugart's book A Theory of Forest Dynamics has served as a "bible" in the field of forestry and ecology since its original publication in 1984. It made the forest gap model known world-wide, which led to the application of a large number of forest gap models to almost all forest types and continents. It has become a classic in forest science. Traditionally, forest science was regarded as a statistical and experienced science because trees could not be observed by a single person for an entire life span, making it impossible to predict the consequences of forest management, disturbances and environmental changes. The invention of the forest gap model quickly changed that situation because forest gap models can record, simulate and forecast the past, present and future in an understandable scale so that long term dynamics of forests may be understood based on a small group of hypothesis related succession factors: birth, mortality, growth under competition of light, water and space, parameterized by simple forestry inventory in forestry and forest ecology. A Theory of Forest Dynamics can be used both for research and teaching in forest science. It was written for scientists interested in forest science, but it has also been used as a textbook in computer modeling and forest ecology." Yan Xiaodong, Deputy Director, START TEA RRC, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

A First Course in Linear Model Theory Epub

Author: Nalini Ravishanker
Edition: 1
Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1584882476

A First Course in Linear Model Theory

This innovative, intermediate-level statistics text fills an important gap by presenting the theory of linear statistical models at a level appropriate for senior undergraduate or first-year graduate students. Medical books A First Course in Linear Model Theory. With an innovative approach, the author's introduces students to the mathematical and statistical concepts and tools that form a foundation for studying the theory and applications of both univariate and multivariate linear models

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The authors' fresh approach, methodical presentation, wealth of examples, and introduction to topics beyond the classical theory set this book apart from other texts on linear models. It forms a refreshing and invaluable first step in students' study of advanced linear models, generalized linear models, nonlinear models, and dynamic models.

The Chromosomal Imbalance Theory of Cancer

Author: David Rasnick
Edition: 1
Publisher: Science Publishers
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1578087376

The Chromosomal Imbalance Theory of Cancer: The Autocatalyzed Progression of Aneuploidy is Carcinogenesis

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Exploring the chromosomal imbalance (aneuploidy) theory of cancer, this volume describes how cancer is initiated and why progression takes years to decades. It clarifies why cancer cells often become drug resistant, provides objective, quantitative measures for detecting cancer and monitoring its progression, and suggests non-toxic strategies of cancer therapy and prevention. The book posits that the autocatalyzed progression of aneuploidy is carcinogenesis. The clarity and unifying simplicity of the theory of chromosomal imbalance has the potential to fundamentally alter the course of cancer

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It clarifies why cancer cells often become drug resistant, provides objective, quantitative measures for detecting cancer and monitoring its progression, and suggests non-toxic strategies of cancer therapy and prevention. The book posits that the autocatalyzed progression of aneuploidy is carcinogenesis. The clarity and unifying simplicity of the theory of chromosomal imbalance has the potential to fundamentally alter the course of cancer research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Comfort Theory and Practice

Author: Katharine Kolcaba PhD RN C
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0826116337

Comfort Theory and Practice: A Vision for Holistic Health Care and Research

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This book places comfort at the forefront of nursing care, by presenting a carefully researched theory of comfort that nurses can use as a framework for practice. Engagingly written, the book combines a first-person account of the development of the theory with supporting research, and practical information for its application. Kolcaba analyzes the concept of comfort; describes its physical, psychospiritual, environmental and sociocultural components; evaluates its meaning in the many different contexts in which health care occurs; and describes how it can be measured. The appendix includes comfort care questionnaires that can be used with patients in many settings, and a comfort scale that can be used with patients for a quick assessment of comfort. Clinicians, researchers, educators, and students will find this holistic approach helpful in setting priorities and parameters for patient care.