Adaptive Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: In Pursuit of Virulence Management: 2 (Cambridge Studies in Adaptive Dynamics)

Book Details

• Author: Metz, Johan A. J.

• Brand: Cambridge University Press

• Edition: Pbk Version ed.

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Illustrated

• Number of Pages: 552

• Release Date: 03-11-2005

• ISBN: 9780521022132

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions:

  • Length: 8.9 inches

  • Width: 6.1 inches

  • Height: 1.7 inches

About The Book
"Adaptive Dynamics of Infectious Diseases" by Johan A. J. Metz presents a critical examination of the evolutionary dynamics of infectious diseases, highlighting their rapid evolution due to short multiplication times and high variability of pathogens. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of how evolutionary principles can be applied to the management of infectious diseases, making it an invaluable resource for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the field of epidemiology and evolutionary biology.

Metz’s work explores the interplay between evolutionary ecology and disease management, discussing the importance of integrating evolutionary considerations into long-term health strategies. The book provides an accessible introduction to mathematical evolutionary modeling while emphasizing the need for virulence management in various contexts, including humans, farm animals, plants, wildlife populations, and biological control schemes.

Throughout the book, essential concepts and techniques are explained in a clear and integrated manner, supported by a series of informative boxes that make complex ideas more digestible. The concluding chapters offer a forward-looking perspective on the management of virulent pathogens, focusing on novel options for controlling their impact on both human and ecological health.

"Adaptive Dynamics of Infectious Diseases" bridges the gap between theoretical modeling and practical disease management, providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of how evolutionary theory can be applied to real-world public health challenges.