Population Ecology

Focusing on the dynamics of species populations, this book explores the interactions between these populations and their environments within the field of population ecology. It traces the history of the Society of Population Ecology, highlighting its inaugural journal published in 1952. The text delves into foundational concepts, including Thomas Malthus' exponential law of population growth, which posits that populations will grow or decline exponentially under constant environmental conditions. This work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the principles governing population dynamics.