Physical Theory in Biology: Foundations and Explorations (Studies of Nonlinear Phenomena in Life Science , Vol 4) [Hardcover]

Charles J. Lumsden (Editor), Wendy A. Brandts (Editor), Lynn E. H. Trainor (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997 | Series: Studies of Nonlinear Phenomena in Life Science , Vol 4

What is the physics of life and why does it matter? The essays in this book probe this question, combining modern biology with theoretical physics. It explores organic complexity and self-organization through research applications to such areas as embryology, cell biology and evolution.

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About the Author

Charles Lumsden is currently Professor, Department of Medicine and Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto. He is interested in the mathematical physics of cell physiology in complex diseases, and in the evolutionary dynamics of behavior and culture. Charles received his training in physical theory in biology at the University of Toronto's McLennan Physical Laboratories and at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology.

Wendy Brandts began her journey into physical theory in biology at the University of Toronto. Her work on nonlinear field models of pattern formation and biological regulation took her to a PhD in theoretical physics and then to Oxford University's Mathematical Biology Group. She lives in Ottawa, Canada's national capital, as a freelance scientist and writer.

Lynn Trainor is now a Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto following a career spanning several Canadian universities, first in nuclear and statistical physics, and later theoretical biology. His present research interests include consciousness theory and neural network models applied to the collective behaviour of insect societies. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 486 pages
• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9810230826
• ISBN-13: 978-9810230821
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,216,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)