Biological invasions

the long version

"Biological invasions occur when species move into and become established in environments that they have not previously occupied. Deriving general principles from biological case studies, this book provides a clear and accessible exposition of the mathematical models of biological invasions that occur on a global scale."--BOOK JACKET. "Topics include invasion into patchy environments, invasion by stratified diffusion involving both short- and long-range dispersal, competition for space between invading and native species, invasion of parasites, and the spread of epidemic diseases. Each chapter first introduces the biological issues and then analyses them using diagrams based on field data and simulations. Derivations of important equations for mathematically inclined readers are outlined in appendices at the end of each chapter. Potential applications to environmental issues are discussed wherever appropriate."--BOOK JACKET.