Individual-based Modeling and Ecology: (Princeton Series in Theoretical and Computational Biology)
"The authors establish an effective and coherent framework for using individual-based modelling."--Nikita Y. Ratanov,Mathematical Reviews"An excellent book, which aims to invigorate individual-based modeling . . . by providing a clear theoretical framework for the subject--which they term individual-based ecology (IBE)--and a step-by-step guide to creating individual-based models (IBMs) within this framework. . . . I think this is a very timely book, and I recommend it to anyone new or old to the subject."--Richard Stillman,Quarterly Review of Biology"The book very successfully link[s] various 'universes' ranging from fundamental concepts in ecology and complex systems research to hands-on technical and recipe-like suggestions on how to build a model, illustrated with numerous, well-chosen examples."--Janine Bolliger,Landscape Ecology"For anyone who wants to know more about and possibly incorporate IBMs in his own research, this book provides plenty of advice and guidance on how to formulate, analyze, and use such models. If IBMs do ultimately reach the potential envisioned by the authors, their seminal book will have done much to contribute to that success."--Jim M. Cushing,Zentralblatt MATH"This book establishes an effective and coherent conceptual and technical framework for individual-based modeling with the objective to develop and illustrate an approach for addressing how individual behaviors and system dynamics emerge from lower-level traits."--Janine Bolliger,Landscape Ecology"Given the solid conceptual foundation of the book and the wide range of IBM applications in fish ecology, I think that many fish biologists will find this book very useful and I recommend it warmly."--Geir Huse,Fish and Fisheries