Nowak, MA

Evolutionary Dynamics: Exploring the Equations of Life

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ISBN 13:
9780674023383
author:
Nowak, MA
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
162 mm X 235 mm
Genre:
Biology, life sciences
Condition:
New
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£63.03

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Evolutionary Dynamics: Exploring the Equations of Life by Martin A. Nowak is a groundbreaking work that reveals the mathematical principles underlying life's evolution. By drawing on both biology and mathematics, Nowak outlines the simple yet powerful laws that govern the evolution of living systems. This book introduces readers to key concepts such as fitness landscapes, mutation matrices, and genomic sequence space, providing a range of analytical tools for understanding evolutionary dynamics. These tools are applied to real-world problems, including the progression of viral diseases like AIDS, the virulence of infectious agents, and the evolution of altruism. By exploring the equations of life, Nowak makes a compelling case for understanding every living system in terms of evolutionary dynamics. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the underlying principles of life's evolution.

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