Stability and Complexity in Model Ecosystems Robert M. May is an English-language textbook about the dynamics of populations in ecological systems. This work is relevant for students and professionals within ecology and the biological sciences.
The book examines why populations can stabilize or fluctuate and argues that complexity in model ecosystems does not automatically lead to stability. May introduces non-linear mathematical models and the study of deterministic chaos as the basis for ecological research.
The influential publication contributes to understanding stability and complexity in ecosystems and highlights the growing relevance of these themes in contemporary ecology and biodiversity issues.
The content aligns with topics such as ecological science, the biosphere, and life sciences within ecology. The author's new introduction reflects on important developments since the first edition.
Series: Princeton Landmarks in Biology