Population Biology: Concepts and Models

Population Biology: Concepts and Models
ISBN-10
1475727313
ISBN-13
9781475727319
Series
Population Biology
Category
Science
Pages
220
Language
English
Published
2013-03-14
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Alan Hastings

Description

Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid this 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. The author only assumes acquaintance with elementary calculus, and provides tutorial explanations where needed to develop mathematical concepts. Examples, problems, extensive marginal notes and numerous graphs enhance the book's value to students in classes ranging from population biology and population ecology to mathematical biology and mathematical ecology. The book will also be useful as a supplement to introductory courses in ecology.

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