Computational Analysis of Biochemical Systems - Eberhard O. Voit Preface Sets the stage for the book.
Introduction Shows the development of systems analysis in biology.
Demonstrates the limitations of the current scientific paradigm of reductionism. Identifies reconstructionism and thinking in terms of systems as the emerging paradigm. Predicts the role of modeling in future research in biology and biotechnology. Provides guidelines for translating real-world problems into graphical representations that are appropriate for further mathematical and computational analysis. Discusses issues of scales and hierarchies.