Population biology : concepts and models
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Population biology : concepts and models
Springer, c1997
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityアジア専攻
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-215) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: pbk ISBN 9780387948539
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.
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.
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ISBN 9780387948621
Description
Providing an introduction to the biology and ecology of populations, this work emphasizes the roles of simple mathematical models in explaining the growth and behaviour of populations. The work only assumes acquaintance with elementary calculus and provides tutorial explanations where needed to develop mathematical concepts. Examples, problems, marginal notes and graphs are included.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Single species: density independent population growth
- population genetica
- density dependent population growth
- evolution of life histories. Part 2 Interacting species: interactions between species
- competition
- predator-prey interactions
- host-parasitoid interactions
- diseased and pathogens
- coda.
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