Background
Hastings, Alan was born on August 27, 1953 in Riverhead, New York, United States. Son of Julius and Celia Hastings.
(Population biology has been investigated quantitatively f...)
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.
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environmental biology educator
Hastings, Alan was born on August 27, 1953 in Riverhead, New York, United States. Son of Julius and Celia Hastings.
Bachelor, Master of Science, Cornell University. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1977.
Assistant professor Washington State University, Pullman, 1977-1979. Professor University California, Davis, since 1979.
(Population biology has been investigated quantitatively f...)
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Society Mathematics Biology (president 1999-2001), Ecological Society of America (section chair 1991-1993).