Different Approaches to Theoretical Population Biology
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A brief discussion of the main ideas behind population biology. The basic starting points in modelling populations, and common assumptions are discussed. Possible difficulties in assumptions are also mentioned. Different models are discussed as examples, each using different (progressively less) assumptions. Finally, the possible dangers in some of these assumptions is discussed.
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