Biological Invasions: Theory and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780198548515 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 224 str.

Nanako Shigesada; Kohkichi Kawasaki

Opis

When a species colonizes an area that it has not previously inhabited, it is called an "invasion," and it can result in the extinction of en demic species. The increase in numbers of humans travelling the world presents opportunities for invasions by organisms and the spread of di seases such as rabies and smallpox. Using the large amount of data fro m studies in pest control and epidemiology, it is possible to construc t mathematical models that can predict which species will become invad ers, which habitats are susceptible to invasion, and the biological im pact. This book presents a clear and accessible introduction to the mo deling of biological invasions. It demonstrates the latest theories an d models, and includes data and examples from various case studies sho wing how these models can be applied to problems from deadly human dis eases to the spread of weeds.

Recenzje

I would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject. The authors are very clear and, although it is aimed squarely at readers who have a sound grasp of the mathematics of travelling waves and may be interested in applying models of invasions to specific examples, their explanations are clear and succinct.