Publisher's Synopsis
Based upon the work of thought leaders in systems biology, Introduction to Network Thermodynamics and Relational Systems Theory discusses the use of a single general network approach to all the dynamic aspects of living systems, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Accessible to multiple audiences of differing backgrounds, the text offers a computer simulation package to complement coverage. The author´s work has deep implications for the future of biomedical science as the result of breaking living systems down into smaller parts creates the need to synthesize models of the whole.