The text remains true to the author's initial aim of providing an introduction to the analytical methods currently being used in quantitative biology and fisheries science. It is important to remember when reading this book that there are few texts that students can truly consult on fisheries science without a detailed understanding of stock assessment and fisheries management practices-this text continues to bridgethat gap.The material has been revised and improvements made to a number of the examples. Two concerns and reservations that I commented on in my previous review have been addresse.Abstract: The text remains true to the author's initial aim of providing an introduction to the analytical methods currently being used in quantitative biology and fisheries science. It is important to remember when reading this book that there are few texts that students can truly consult on fisheries science without a detailed understanding of stock assessment and fisheries management practices-this text continues to bridge that gap.The material has been revised and improvements made to a number of the examples. Two concerns and reservations that I commented on in my previous review have been addresse