Population Biology: Concepts and Models / Edition 1

by Alan Hastings

Overview

'Population Biology' has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid the literature, put off by its apparently formidable mathematics. This textbook provides an introduction to the biology and ecology of populations by emphasizing the roles of simple mathematical models in explaining the growth and behavior of populations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387948539
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	12/13/1996
Edition description:	1997
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.39(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- I Single species.- 2 Density-Independent Population Growth.- 3 Population Genetics.- 4 Density-Dependent Population Growth.- 5 Evolution of Life Histories.- II Interacting Species.- 6 Interactions Between Species.- 7 Competition.- 8 Predator—Prey Interactions.- 9 Host—Parasitoid Interactions.- 10 Diseases and Pathogens.- Coda.

Editorial Reviews

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“This is the text of choice for mathematical population biology. It is both authoritative and pedagogical. It is the text I have been waiting for.” Simon Levin

“...the biology and mathematics of ecology are completely integrated. The book is well written and should be part of every student's early training in ecology.” R.F. Constantino

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