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Modelling and Quantitative Methods in Fisheries

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In my opinion, Malcolm Haddon has managed a "tour de force" with this book. He not only covered most of the modern methods of quantitative analysis and modelling in fisheries science but he did so in a clear and relatively simple language. His book is approachable to all biologists with a basic understanding of mathematics and statistics. Yet, he managed to cover both the theoretical underpinnings of the methods and the practical aspects of their use (options, pitfalls ... etc.). In addition, the book gives MS Excel examples of the methods which should allow those of us who are not programmers to fully appreciate the methods by using them interactively. The Excel spreadsheets are also available for download on two web sites.

This book is successful in teaching and guiding the readers (especially the novice) on how to understand the often confusing concepts of modelling and quantitative methods in fisheries; not to mention the daunting math works. Other books written by great authors may be great in underlying theory and what not; but this book is the BEST in providing clear and focused step-by-step guide, even for the most complex theory. Malcolm Haddon had made modelling and quantitative methods in fisheries very easy. The math works can be followed easily and he gave enough leads between equations. The compilation of the math works in the appendices also really helps. The language used throughout the book is also very simple and to the point for non-native English speaker. The accompanying Excel spreadsheets are essential for readers to practice using simple examples. Four thumbs up for this book! :-)