Hormones As Tokens of Selection: Qualitative Dynamics of Homeostasis and Regulation in Organismal Biology

Book Details

• Publisher: CRC Press

• Author: Hugo Antonius Van Den Berg

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780367134419

• Pages: 136

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 23-04-2019

• Part Number: 23 Illustrations, black and white

About the Book

Hormones as Tokens of Selection by Hugo Antonius Van Den Berg delves into profound questions in biology, exploring how biological systems are controlled and how general theories of homeostasis and control can be formulated through mathematical models. This work takes an evolutionary perspective, recognizing that the control mechanisms governing biological systems are themselves a product of evolutionary forces.

The book presents a unified theoretical foundation that departs from the idea that hormones are tokens of evolutionary pressures, offering both biological and mathematical modelling insights. It addresses the complex and varied nature of biological systems, which occur at different temporal and spatial scales, and underscores the importance of mathematical and physicochemical principles in life sciences theory.

This Focus monograph is both concise and innovative, providing a deep philosophical background to the subject. It is ideal for researchers and students interested in the intersection of evolutionary biology, homeostasis, and mathematical modelling. The book’s approach is unique, combining theory formation with practical examples to shed light on the challenges of understanding biological control mechanisms.