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OverviewAn integration of the approaches of both the practical and the theoretical ecologist, this work aims to establish a methodology of the analysis of biological populations. It concentrates on the practical use of simulation and of population dynamic models, particularly the use of stochastic difference equations. The book covers a wide range of biological examples, including great tits, titmice, Canada lynx, spruce budworm and laboratory populations. It should be of interest to applied and theoretical ecologists, wildlife managers, upper undergraduate and postgraduate students in ecology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: T. RoyamaPublisher: Chapman and Hall Imprint: Chapman and Hall Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992 Volume: 10 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.599kg ISBN: 9780412755705ISBN 10: 041275570 Pages: 371 Publication Date: 31 January 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsOne Theoretical Bases of Population Dynamics.- 1 Basic properties and structure of population processes.- 2 Structures and patterns of population processes.- 3 Statistical analysis of population fluctuations.- 4 Population process models.- Two Analysis of Classic Cases.- 5 Analysis of the lynx 10-year cycle.- 6 Snowshoe hare demography.- 7 Density effects on the dynamics of a single-species population: Utida’s experiments on the azuki bean weevil.- 8 Dynamics of a host—parasitoid interaction system: Utida’s experimental study.- 9 Dynamics of the spruce budworm outbreak processes.- Epilogue.- References.- Author Index.ReviewsReviews from the hardback: ...an exciting journey through Dr Royama's wide experience ... - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology; ...of interest to a wide range of applied and theoretical biologists. - Ethology, Ecology and Evolution; ... Part I is interesting and highly readable. I have no reservations about Part II of Royama's book. In it, he presents a marvelous review of four classic studies of population dynamics: the Canadian lynx, the snowshoe hare, Utida's experiments on the azuki bean weevil (including, in a separate chapter, the interaction with the braconid wasp), and the spruce budworm. Royama reveals himself to be practical and generaly non-dogmatic in his approach to modelling. As in Part I, his writing is lively. Overall, I recommend this book - particularly Part II - to anyone interested in modelling the dynamics of biological populations with the following proviso - Ecology Reviews from the hardback: ...an exciting journey through Dr Royama's wide experience ... - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology; ...of interest to a wide range of applied and theoretical biologists. - Ethology, Ecology and Evolution; ... Part I is interesting and highly readable. I have no reservations about Part II of Royama's book. In it, he presents a marvelous review of four classic studies of population dynamics: the Canadian lynx, the snowshoe hare, Utida's experiments on the azuki bean weevil (including, in a separate chapter, the interaction with the braconid wasp), and the spruce budworm. Royama reveals himself to be practical and generaly non-dogmatic in his approach to modelling. As in Part I, his writing is lively. Overall, I recommend this book - particularly Part II - to anyone interested in modelling the dynamics of biological populations with the following proviso - Ecology Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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