Population Biology

Concepts and Models

Dr Alan Hastings (Autor)

Dr Alan Hastings (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

320 Seiten

2011 | 2nd ed.
Springer (Verlag)
978-0-387-98852-8 (ISBN)

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Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid this literature, put off 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 behaviour 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 biology.

1. Introduction; I. Single Species. 2. Density Independent PopulationGrowth; 3. Population Genetics; 4. Density Dependent PopulationGrowth; 5. Evolution of Life Histories. II. Interacting Species. 6.Interactions Between Species; 7. Competition; 8. Predator-PreyInteractions; 9. Host-Parasitoid Interactions; 10. Diseased andPathogens; Coda.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.6.2011
Sprache	englisch
Einbandart	gebunden
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
Schlagworte	Populationsbiologie • Populationsökologie
ISBN-10	0-387-98852-1 / 0387988521
ISBN-13	978-0-387-98852-8 / 9780387988528
Zustand	Neuware