Useful at both the graduate and undergraduate level, this volume recalls basic concepts of calculus and shows how physiological problems can be formulated in terms of differential equations. Techniques for solving differential equations are applied to often-encountered problems. 74 line illustrations. Prefaces. Bibliography.
On Growth and Form: The Complete Revised Edition by D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson Classic of modern biology sets forth seminal "theory of transformation" — that evolution takes place in large-scale transformations of body as a whole. Over 500 photographs and drawings.
Finger Prints: The Classic 1892 Treatise by Francis Galton Landmark discusses the evidence validating fingerprints as a means of personal identification, permanence of the fingerprint characteristics, uniqueness of an assemblage of ridge details, more. 34 tables. 15 plates.
An Introduction to Mathematical Taxonomy by G. Dunn, B. S. Everitt For students of mathematical biology, an introduction to taxonomic characters, measurement of similarity, analysis of principal components, multidimensional scaling, cluster analysis, identification and assignment techniques, and the construction of evolutionary trees.
Quantitative Zoology : Revised Edition by George Gaylord Simpson, Anne Roe, Richard C. Lewontin This classic work focuses on the gathering, handling, and interpretation of numerical data from zoological investigations. Its simple exposition features numerous fully worked and explained examples. "Excellent." — Florida Scientist.
