Mathematical Methods of Population Biology (Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology, Series Number 4) (Volume 0)

Hoppensteadt, Frank C.

ISBN 10: 052128256X / ISBN 13: 9780521282567

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1982

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematical Methods of Population Biology (Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology, Series Number 4) (Volume 0)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052128256X
• ISBN 13: 9780521282567
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This introduction to mathematical methods that are useful for studying population phenomena is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and will be accessible to scientists who do not have a strong mathematics background. The material is graded in mathematical difficulty. The earlier parts of the book involve elementary diference equations while later chapters present topics that require more mathematical preparation. Models of total population and population age structure are first derived and studied, and then models of random population events are presented in terms of Markov chains. The last two chapters deal with mathematical methods used to uncover qualitative behaviour of more complicated difference equations. Each chapter begins with a simple model, usually of some historical interest, that defines the primary goals of the chapter. Exercises, for which solutions are provided, illustrate material in the text and also deal with models more advanced than those derived and studied in the text.

Book Description

An introduction to mathematical methods used in the study of population phenomena including models of total population and population age structure, models of random population events presented in terms of Markov chains, and methods used to uncover qualitative behavior of more complicated difference equations.