A comprehensive review of the basic mathematical theory of the demography and genetics of age-structured populations, accesible to anyone with a knowledge of basic calculus and linear algebra.
`An important book which can be recommended to anyone with an interest in population genetics and evolutionary biology.' - Nature
Preface to first edition; Preface to second edition; 1. Models of age-structured populations; 2. The genetics of populations without selection; 3. Selection: construction of a model and the properties of equilibrium populations; 4. Selection: dynamic aspects; 5. The evolution of life-histories; References; Author index; Subject index.
... an important book which can be recommended to anyone with an interest in population genetics and evolutionary biology. Nature "...classic...will stimulate future study." Choice