This book introduces readers to a set of powerful and extremely flexible modelling techniques, starting at "square one" and continuing with carefully chosen applications. Some of these applications of methodology include insect oviposition behavior, overwinter survival of birds and fish, avian migration, resource management, conservation biology, agroecology, and human behaviour. This book also explains how to construct, test, and use dynamic state variable models in a wide range of contexts in evolutionary ecology. And its complete and up-to-date coverage allows readers to immediately begin using the described techniques. Dynamic State Variable Models in Ecology is designed for self-instruction or for use in upper division undergraduate or graduate courses. It is ideal for students and scientists interested in behaviour, ecology, anthropology, conservation biology, and related fields.
Readership: For use in higher level undergraduate or graduate courses. Ideal for students interested in behaviour, ecology, anthropology, conservation biology, and related fields.
Colin W. Clark, Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematics, University of British Columbia, and Marc Mangel, Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz
