Analytical Theory of Biological Populations (The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis)

Introduction: Lotka And The Theorie Analytique -- Pt. 1. Principles. 1. Untitled [on Evolution In Organic And Inorganic Systems]. 2. Untitled [on The Direction Of Time]. 3. Untitled [on Energetics And Uncertainty]. 4. Biological Stoichiometry -- Pt. 2. Demographic Analysis With Specific Application To The Human Species. 1. Introduction. 2. Relations Involving Mortality And Births. 3. Relations Involving Fertility. 4. The Progeny Of A Population Element. 5. Indices And Measures Of Natural Increase. 6. Relations Involving Fertility By Birth Order. 7. Relations Involving The Survival Functions Of Two Individuals. 8. Extinction Of A Line Of Descent. 9. Conclusion. Alfred J. Lotka ; Translated And With An Introduction By David P. Smith And Hélène Rossert. The Original Edition Was Published In France Under The Title: Théorie Analytique Des Associations Biologiques, C1934 By Hermann, éditeurs Des Sciences Et Des Arts--p. Iv. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.