The Evolution of Life Histories
ISBN13: 9780198577416ISBN10: 0198577419
Paperback, 264 pages
Jul 1992,
In Stock
Retail Price to Students:
$84.95 (04)
264 pages;
115 illus.;
ISBN13: 978-0-19-857741-6ISBN10: 0-19-857741-9
This up-to-date textbook for advanced undegraduates and graduates is a comprehensive summary of life-history evolution. It describes major analytical tools, gives examples of their applications, and provides helpful problems and discussion questions.
Table of Contents
1.
Evolutionary Explanation
2.
Demography: Age and Stage Structure
3.
Quantitative Genetics and Reaction Norms
4.
Trade-offs
5.
Lineage-specific Effects
6.
Age and Size at Maturity
7.
Number and Size of Offspring
8.
Reproductive Lifespan and Ageing
