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Population biology : concepts and models /

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 e...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hastings, Alan, 1953- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer, ©1997.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 220 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-215) and index.
ISBN:9781475727319
1475727313