{"product_id":"introduction-to-population-biology-paperback-9781107605121","title":"Introduction to Population Biology (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107605121","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Population Biology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpdated to include two new chapters, a modified Part II structure, more recent empirical examples, and online spreadsheet simulations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDick Neal (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107605121, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 November 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e460 pages, 221 b\/w illus.  4 maps\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 18.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.99 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This is by far the best textbook produced so far that combines evolution, ecology and population genetics. A thorough theoretical analysis suitable for advanced-level undergraduates. Fully recommended.' Anthony R. E. Sinclair, University of British Columbia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHow do plant and animal populations change genetically to evolve and adapt to their local environments? How do populations grow and interact with one another through competition and predation? How does behaviour influence ecology and evolution? This second edition of Dick Neal's unique textbook on population biology addresses these questions and offers a comprehensive analysis of evolutionary theory in the areas of ecology, population genetics, and behaviour. Taking a quantitative and Darwinian perspective, Neal uses mathematical models to develop the basic theory of population processes. Key features in this edition include new chapters on inbreeding and species interactions and community structure, a modified structure in Part II, more recent empirical examples to illustrate the application of theoretical models to the world around us, and end-of-chapter problems to help students with self-assessment. A series of spreadsheet simulations have also been conveniently located online, for students to further improve their understanding of such models.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Evolution by Natural Selection: 1. Darwin questions the fixity of species\u003cbr\u003e 2. Darwin's evolutionary theories\u003cbr\u003e 3. Understanding natural selection\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Population Growth Models: 4. Exponential growth\u003cbr\u003e 5. Logistic growth\u003cbr\u003e 6. Life tables\u003cbr\u003e 7. Growth of age-structured and stage-structured populations\u003cbr\u003e 8. Evolution of life histories\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Population Genetics and Evolution\u003cbr\u003e 9. The Hardy-Weinberg principle\u003cbr\u003e 10. Mutation and the genetic variation of populations\u003cbr\u003e 11. Genetic drift and effective population size\u003cbr\u003e 12. Inbreeding\u003cbr\u003e 13. Migration, gene flow and differentiation of populations\u003cbr\u003e 14. Haploid and zygotic selection\u003cbr\u003e 15. Applying zygotic selection models to natural systems\u003cbr\u003e 16. Polygenic inheritance and quantitative genetics\u003cbr\u003e 17. Population genetics: summary and synthesis\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Interactions between Species, and Community Structure: 18. Interspecific competition\u003cbr\u003e 19. Predator-prey interactions\u003cbr\u003e 20. Species interactions and community structure\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Animal Behaviour, Altruism, and Sexual Selection: 21. Animal behaviour, altruism, and limiting aggression\u003cbr\u003e 22. Sexual selection and mating systems\u003cbr\u003e 23. Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Solutions to problems\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Plant ecology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plant ecology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plant%20ecology%20%5BPSTS%5D%22\"\u003ePSTS\u003c\/a\u003e], Evolution [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Evolution\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Evolution%20%5BPSAJ%5D%22\"\u003ePSAJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978349732120,"sku":"9781107605121","price":42.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107605121i.jpg?v=1696766608","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-population-biology-paperback-9781107605121","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}