{"product_id":"selforganization-in-biological-systems-9780691116242","title":"SelfOrganization in Biological Systems","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA primer on self-organization in biological systems for students and other enthusiasts, this book introduces readers to the basic concepts and tools for studying self-organization and then examines numerous examples of self-organization in the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2002 Winner of the 2001 Award for Best Professional\/Scholarly Book in Biological Science, Association of American Publishers \"We suspect that the ideas associated with self-organization will play an increasingly prominent role in biology for some time to come... Self-Organization in Biological Systems presents a unique opportunity to watch a group of active researchers apply these intriguing concepts to formerly mystifying feats of social organization in animals. We know of no better guide for those who wish to understand how modeling can be used to dissect the mechanisms of self-organized biological systems.\"--John W. Pepper and Guy Hoelzer, Science \"[An] exceptionally well organized and superbly illustrated volume.\"--Choice \"An important contribution to biology, and to complex systems research more generally, and certainly an enthralling subject.\"--Carl Anderson, Complexity \"This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book... The authors provide an excellent introduction to the main ideas underlying the theory of self-organization and also deal with some of the criticisms leveled at this emerging field... An eminently readable and stimulating book.\"--Jens Krause and Iain Couzin, The Quarterly Review of Biology \"This book is an entertaining and well-written introduction to the basics of self-organization... Given the clear prose and interesting examples, this book should have wide appeal.\"--Diane Lipscomb, Science Books \u0026amp; Film \"Considering the complexity of the subject, this account is surprisingly and pleasantly accessible and readable. It is one of the few biology books that will appeal equally to research workers and undergraduates.\"--Bulletin of the British Ecological Society \"Broad in scope, thorough yet accessible, this book is a self-contained introduction to self-organization and complexity in biology--at the forefront of life sciences research.\"--Zentralblatt MATH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplanation of Color Plates vii  Prologue: Aims and Scope of the Book 2  Part I. Introduction to Biological Self-Organization 5  Chapter 1. What Is Self-Organization? 7  Chapter 2. How Self-Organization Works 15  Chapter 3. Characteristics of Self-Organizing Systems 29  Chapter 4. Alternatives to Self-Organization 47  Chapter 5. Why Self-Organization? 63  Chapter 6. Investigation of Self-Organization 69  Chapter 7. Misconceptions about Self-Organization 88  Part II. Case Studies 93  Chapter 8. Pattern Formation in Slime Molds and Bacteria 95  Chapter 9. Feeding Aggregations of Bark Beetles 121  Chapter 10. Synchronized Flashing among Fireflies 143  Chapter 11. Fish Schooling 167  Chapter 12. Nectar Source Selection by Honey Bees 189  Chapter 13. Trail Formation in Ants 217  Chapter 14. The Swarm Raids of Army Ants 257  Chapter 15. Colony Thermoregulation in Honey Bees 285  Chapter 16. Comb Patterns in Honey Bee Colonies 309  Chapter 17. Wall Building by Ants 341  Chapter 18. Termite Mound Building 377  Chapter 19. Construction Algorithms in Wasps 405  Chapter 20. Dominance Hierarchies in Paper Wasps 443  Part III. Conclusions 483 Chapter 21. Lessons, Speculations, and the Future of  Self-Organization 485  Notes 495  References 497  Index 525","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403730100567,"sku":"9780691116242","price":70.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780691116242.jpg?v=1730484377","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/selforganization-in-biological-systems-9780691116242","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}