Introduction to Population Biology

Introduction to Population Biology, 2nd Edition is an undergraduate textbook that examines evolutionary theory across population genetics, ecology, and behaviour. Written by Dick Neal, the text adopts a quantitative and Darwinian perspective, using mathematical models to develop the fundamental theory of population processes.

The volume explicitly connects evolutionary processes with ecological dynamics. It explores how plant and animal populations adapt genetically to their local environments, how populations grow and interact through competition and predation, and how animal behaviour shapes ecological and evolutionary outcomes.

To support quantitative learning, the textbook incorporates worked examples and problem sets with solutions for student self-assessment.