Publisher's Synopsis
This is an assessment and review of progress in integrating evolutionary modelling and computation, molecular and developmental evolution, and nonlinear population dynamics into evolutionary theory. It brings together a wide range of eminent researchers in evolutionary dynamics in order to formulate a comprehensive theory that builds on nonlinear mathematics and physics.;The text is divided into four sections: macroevolution; ephochal evolution; population genetics, dynamics, and optimization; and evolution of co-operation, each containing several in-depth chapters and discussions.
