Random Walks in Biology Revised edition by Berg, Howard C. (1993) Paperback

by Howard C. Berg

This book is a lucid, straightforward introduction to the concepts and techniques of statistical physics that students of biology, biochemistry, and biophysics must know. It provides a sound basis for understanding random motions of molecules, subcellular particles, or cells, or of processes that depend on such motion or are markedly affected by it. Readers do not need to understand thermodynamics in order to acquire a knowledge of the physics involved in diffusion, sedimentation, electrophoresis, chromatography, and cell motility--subjects that become lively and immediate when the author discusses them in terms of random walks of individual particles.

Genres: Biology, Textbooks, Science, Mathematics, Physics, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Rohit · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best books for the introductory mathematics required for modelling many biological concepts. Very simple language and figures. Examples and illustrated cases are very informative. Recommended reading for the researchers in their early stages of the research.

[Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little overly brief, but packed with insight. Would like to come back to it when a bit more of my math expertise is restored.