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Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. 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.
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.
From the reviews "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