{"product_id":"optima-for-animals-9780691027982","title":"Optima for Animals","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimization theory is designed to find the best ways of doing things. This work shows how extraordinarily diverse branches of biology are illuminated by the powerful methods of optimization theory. It also explains the mathematics involved, with biology students in mind. It is also useful for professionals, ranging from teachers to researchers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a comprehensively revised edition, now taking in not only optimum structures and movements, but also the games theory of animal behaviour strategies and life styles... It is in this breadth of its Darwinian perspective and the detail of its analysis and examples that the book's strength lies.\"--Journal of Biological Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface1Introduction12Optimum structures173Optimum movements454Optimum behaviour655Optimum life-styles1056Dangers and difficulties1417Mathematical summary151References161Index167","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403691925847,"sku":"9780691027982","price":73.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/optima-for-animals-9780691027982","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}