Life History Evolution

Abstract

This monograph describes how evolutionary biologists have attempted to account for the enormous variety of different life histories. This analysis of life history variation is quantitative but the author has attempted to keep mathematical derivations to a minimum. Mathematical material that is useful but that can be skipped over is placed in boxes. Topics of the seven chapters include evolution in constant environments, evolution in stochastic environments, and evolution in predictable environments. The text is illustrated with tables, graphs, and mathematical formulas. This book would be of primary interest to evolutionary biologists.