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At a time of unprecedented expansion in the life sciences, evolution is the one theory that transcends all of biology. Any observation of a living system must ultimately be interpreted in the context of its evolution. Evolutionary change is the consequence of mutation and natural selection, which are two concepts that can be described by mathematical equations. Evolutionary Dynamics is concerned with these equations of life. In this book, Martin A. Nowak draws on the languages of biology and mathematics to outline the mathematical principles according to which life evolves. His work introduces readers to the powerful yet simple laws that govern the evolution of living systems, no matter how complicated they might seem.Evolution has become a mathematical theory, Nowak suggests, and any idea of an evolutionary process or mechanism should be studied in the context of the mathematical equations of evolutionary dynamics. His book presents a range of analytical tools that can be used to this end: fitness landscapes, mutation matrices, genomic sequence space, random drift, quasispecies, replicators, the Prisoners Dilemma, games in finite and infinite populations, evolutionary graph theory, games on grids, evolutionary kaleidoscopes, fractals, and spatial chaos. Nowak then shows how evolutionary dynamics applies to critical realworld problems, including the progression of viral diseases such as AIDS, the virulence of infectious agents, the unpredictable mutations that lead to cancer, the evolution of altruism, and even the evolution of human language. His book makes a clear and compelling case for understanding every living systemand everything that arises as a consequence of living systemsin terms of evolutionary dynamics.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Evolutionary Dynamics: Exploring the Equations of Life'? A: The book focuses on the mathematical principles underlying evolutionary processes, exploring how mutation and natural selection can be described through mathematical equations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Evolutionary Dynamics' is Martin A. Nowak.
- Q: When was 'Evolutionary Dynamics' published? A: The book was published on September 29, 2006.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts include fitness landscapes, mutation matrices, evolutionary graph theory, and the evolution of altruism, among others.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a strong background in mathematics? A: Yes, the book is designed to introduce readers to mathematical principles in a way that is accessible, even for those without a strong math background.
- Q: How many pages does 'Evolutionary Dynamics' contain? A: The book contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding real-world problems? A: Yes, it applies mathematical concepts to real-world issues like viral diseases, cancer mutations, and the evolution of human language.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is sold as new.