Stewart, Ian (2011) Mathematics of life : unlocking the secrets of existence. London : Profile. ISBN 9781846681981

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Abstract

Mathematicians and biologists confront nature's enigmas. A new partnership of biologists and mathematicians is picking apart the hidden complexity of animals and plants to throw fresh light on the behaviour of entire organisms, how they interact, and how changes in biological diversity affect the planet's ecological balance. "Mathematics" offers new and sometimes startling perspectives on evolution and how patterns of inheritance and population work out over time-scales ranging from millions to hundreds of years - as well as what's going on to change us right now. Ian Stewart, in characteristically clear and entertaining fashion, explores these and a whole range of pertinent issues, including how far genes control behaviour and the nature of life itself. He shows how far mathematicians and biologists are succeeding in tackling some of the most difficult scientific problems the human race has ever confronted and where their research is currently taking us.

Item Type:	Book
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Mathematics
Publisher:	Profile
Place of Publication:	London
ISBN:	9781846681981
Official Date:	2011
Dates:	Date Event 2011 Published
Number of Pages:	358
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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