Mathematical Models in Biology (Classics in Applied Mathematics)

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Mathematical Models in Biology (Classics in Applied Mathematics)

Mathematical Models in Biology (Classics in Applied Mathematics)
By Leah Edelstein-Keshet

Publisher: SIAM: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Number Of Pages: 586
Publication Date: 2005-02
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0898715547
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780898715545
Binding: Paperback

Mathematical Models in Biology is an introductory book for readers interested in biological applications of mathematics and modeling in biology. Connections are made between diverse biological examples linked by common mathematical themes, exploring a variety of discrete and continuous ordinary and partial differential equation models. Although great advances have taken place in many of the topics covered, the simple lessons contained in Mathematical Models in Biology are still important and informative. Shortly after the first publication of Mathematical Models in Biology, the genomics revolution turned Mathematical Biology into a prominent area of interdisciplinary research. In this new millennium, biologists have discovered that mathematics is not only useful, but indispensable! As a result, there has been much resurgent interest in, and a huge expansion of, the fields collectively called mathematical biology. This book serves as a basic introduction to concepts in deterministic biological modeling.

Summary: Excellent
Rating: 5

The book is very easy to read and appropriate for undergraduate and postgraduate level, whether it be review or introduction to a particular topic. The biology and how it relates to the mathematics is clearly explained. Overall I would highly recommend this book to students entering the biomathematics arena or who simply have an interest in this area.

Summary: math models in biology
Rating: 4

This is a nice introductory book on math biology models. It is easy to understand and a necessary reading for those who want to approach more difficult books such as Mathematical Physiology. The exercises presented are useful for active learning of this topic.
Be aware: this book requires prior knowledge of calculus (differential equations, partial derivatives, Taylor series expansion…).

Summary: An excellent book
Rating: 5

This is one of the best books I have read in Math. biology. I strongly propose that a second updated paperback edition is done so that many students will benefit from it.

Summary: An excellent book for teaching
Rating: 5

This is an excellent book for teaching. However due to the rapid progress in the field I hope that the auther will consider a new and enlarged version of the book. Also a paperback edition will be helpful especially for thos in third world countries.
I thank the auther for this book.

Summary: The very BEST book on the subject
Rating: 5

There are lots of books about mathematical modeling, and many of them cover biological systems. But no book I’ve ever seen even comes close to the quality of this beautiful work by Edelstein-Keshet. So what is it that makes this book so special? First of all, the book is both accessible and self-contained. Just start at the beginning, and you’re guaranteed to learn A LOT of math. Second, the style of writing and the way in which the author presents the material is utterly beautiful. It is impossible NOT to understand, but the material is not at all ‘chewed out’ for the reader. Third of all, the book really encourages the reader to pick up pen and paper, go out there and MODEL something; dozens of inspiring and high-quality exercises and research projects are to be found throughout the book. Fourth, the various techniques are easily applied to non-biological problems. Fifth, the book will help to gain insight in the qualitative aspects of biological phenomena. What Peter Atkins is to chemistry, Edelstein-Keshet is to mathematical biology. Sadly, she is not as widely known. Get this book while you can!

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