Quantitative Analysis of Ecological Networks

Dale, Mark R. T./ Fortin, Marie-Josée

Cambridge University Press（2021/04発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 232 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781108491846
• DDC分類 577.0727

Full Description

Network thinking and network analysis are rapidly expanding features of ecological research. Network analysis of ecological systems include representations and modelling of the interactions in an ecosystem, in which species or factors are joined by pairwise connections. This book provides an overview of ecological network analysis including generating processes, the relationship between structure and dynamic function, and statistics and models for these networks. Starting with a general introduction to the composition of networks and their characteristics, it includes details on such topics as measures of network complexity, applications of spectral graph theory, how best to include indirect species interactions, and multilayer, multiplex and multilevel networks. Graduate students and researchers who want to develop and understand ecological networks in their research will find this volume inspiring and helpful. Detailed guidance to those already working in network ecology but looking for advice is also included.

Contents

Preface; 1. Ecological Processes and Network Systems; 2. Structural Properties of Networks; 3. Quantitative Analysis of Dynamic Networks; 4. Multi-layer, -type, and -level Networks; 5. Tying it all together: Summary and Synthesis.