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- Book Title
- The Physics of Foraging: An Introduction to Random Searches and B
- ISBN
- 9781107006799
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Physics of Foraging : an Introduction to Random Searches and Biological Encounters
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Item Length
- 10in
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Item Width
- 7.1in
- Item Weight
- 18 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 178 Pages
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Introducing random searches and foraging in a way that can be understood by readers without a previous background on the subject, this book will interest physicists as well as ecologists. It discusses applications ranging from the colonization of Madagascar by Austronesians to the diffusion of genetically modified crops.
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Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
1107006791
ISBN-13
9781107006799
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109115407
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Physics of Foraging : an Introduction to Random Searches and Biological Encounters
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
178 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7.1in
Item Weight
18 Oz
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Lc Classification Number
Ql751.65.M3 P49 2011
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Endorsement: "Essential reading for anyone interested in animal foraging. This is the first comprehensive treatment of anomalous diffusion, and integrates deep theory and empirical work through an elegant narrative. Highly recommended." Simon Levin, Moffett Professor of Biology, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University, Advance praise: 'A work rich with examples of the ways in which animals move through their environment in quest of food and prey, with mathematical descriptions of such behavior, including L vy walks, where the step-length distributions have power-law tails and searches can be optimum. This book expanded my horizons.' Howard Berg, Herchel Smith Professor of Physics and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, and author of Random Walks in Biology, 'A work rich with examples of the ways in which animals move through their environment in quest of food and prey, with mathematical descriptions of such behavior, including Lvy walks, where the step-length distributions have power-law tails and searches can be optimum. This book expanded my horizons.' Howard Berg, Herchel Smith Professor of Physics and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, and author of Random Walks in Biology, 'This book provides an authoritative account of how random search and encounter theories used in the physical sciences are yielding new insights in biology and ecology. This important book offers new directions for studying the mechanisms and functions underlying organism movements, behaviour and interactions. As such, it promises to be a leading light in illuminating a much deeper understanding of how and why organisms go where they do at certain times, and the value to them of such strategies.' David Sims, Deputy Director (Research) and Senior Research Fellow, Marine Biological Association of the UK, Endorsement: "This book provides an authoritative account of how random search and encounter theories used in the physical sciences are yielding new insights in biology and ecology. This important book offers new directions for studying the mechanisms and functions underlying organism movements, behaviour and interactions. As such, it promises to be a leading light in illuminating a much deeper understanding of how and why organisms go where they do at certain times, and the value to them of such strategies." David Sims, Deputy Director (Research) and Senior Research Fellow, Marine Biological Association of the UK, Endorsement: "What does statistical physics have to do with animal foraging? This book demonstrates that simple statistical physics laws can describe, and lead to better understanding of, patterns of human and animal movements. I find the book of general interest to many scientific disciplines, since it shows the broadness and universality features of the laws of nature, which are based on fundamental principles such as optimal processes. I find the book well written and easy to follow even for readers without earlier background." Shlomo Havlin, Department of Physics, Bar Ilan University, 'This small volume has plenty of examples to maintain readability yet is balanced with solid background theory. It would be an asset to ecologists who are less familiar with statistical physics methods seeking to explain or predict animal movements.' The Biologist, 'What does statistical physics have to do with animal foraging? This book demonstrates that simple statistical physics laws can describe, and lead to better understanding of, patterns of human and animal movements. I find the book of general interest to many scientific disciplines, since it shows the broadness and universality features of the laws of nature, which are based on fundamental principles such as optimal processes. I find the book well written and easy to follow even for readers without earlier background.' Shlomo Havlin, Bar Ilan University, 'An exciting rich blend of theory, data, and speculation, The Physics of Foraging is at once both cutting edge and ahead of its time. The L vy flight approach, and its variants, are novel with the good news for researchers that there are more open than solved problems.' Michael Shlesinger, Office of Naval Research, 'An exciting rich blend of theory, data, and speculation, The Physics of Foraging is at once both cutting edge and ahead of its time. The Lvy flight approach, and its variants, are novel with the good news for researchers that there are more open than solved problems.' Michael Shlesinger, Office of Naval Research, 'Essential reading for anyone interested in animal foraging. This is the first comprehensive treatment of anomalous diffusion, and integrates deep theory and empirical work through an elegant narrative. Highly recommended.' Simon Levin, Moffett Professor of Biology, Princeton University, 'An exciting rich blend of theory, data, and speculation, The Physics of Foraging is at once both cutting edge and ahead of its time. The Lévy flight approach, and its variants, are novel with the good news for researchers that there are more open than solved problems.' Michael Shlesinger, Office of Naval Research, "As with previous texts written (or co-written) by Stanley, this book provides many clear explanations of nonintuitive concepts as evidenced by the lucid presentation of random walks and critical phenomena in the first three chapters. The Physics of Foragingis useful and will find a place in the literature of the physics and ecology communities." Nicholas Watkins, Physics Today, 'A work rich with examples of the ways in which animals move through their environment in quest of food and prey, with mathematical descriptions of such behavior, including Lévy walks, where the step-length distributions have power-law tails and searches can be optimum. This book expanded my horizons.' Howard Berg, Herchel Smith Professor of Physics and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, and author of Random Walks in Biology, "This small volume has plenty of examples to maintain readability yet is balanced with solid background theory. It would be an asset to ecologists who are less familiar with statistical physics methods seeking to explain or predict animal movements." Alexander Waller, CBiol MSB, The Biologist
Table of Content
Part I. Introduction: Movement: 1. Empirical motivation for studying movement; 2. Statistical physics of biological motion; 3. Random walks and Lévy flights; 4. Wandering albatrosses; Part II. Experimental Findings: 5. Early studies; 6. Evidence of anomalous diffusion; 7. Human dispersal; 8. How strong is the evidence?; Part III. Theory of Foraging: 9. Optimizing encounter rates; 10. Lévy flight foraging; 11. Other search models; Part IV. Finale: A Broader Context: 12. Superdiffusive random searches; 13. Adaptational versus emergent superdiffusion; 14. Perspectives and open problems; Appendices; References; Index.
Copyright Date
2011
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Physics / Mathematical & Computational, Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology)
Lccn
2011-002166
Dewey Decimal
591.5
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science
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