Focusing on the mathematical theory of demography and genetics in age-structured populations, this new edition by Brian Charlesworth emphasizes clarity by minimizing complex mathematics. It includes thorough derivations of significant theoretical results, making it accessible for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of these concepts without getting lost in intricate calculations.
A very short introduction
This book illuminates the crucial role of evolutionary biology in transforming our view of human origins and our relation to the universe, highlighting the impact of this theory on traditional philosophy and religion. The authors introduce the general reader to some of the most important basicfindings, concepts, and procedures of evolutionary biology, as it has developed since the first publications of Darwin and Wallace on the subject, over 140 years ago. They show how evolution provides a unifying set of principles for the whole of biology and sheds light on the relation of humanbeings to the universe and each other.