Book Chapter
Genetics and variation in survival
Pletcher, S. D.
In: Atlas, R. (Ed.): Encyclopedia of life sciences
London, Macmillan (2001)
ISBN 0-333-72621-9 Print / 0-333-94788-6 Online / 0-333-94789-4 Print/Online
Abstract
An understanding of the genetic basis of variation in survival and reproduction requires integration of ideas from several different scientific fields including: population genetics, mathematical demography, life-history biology and quantitative genetics. (MACMILLAN)
Keywords: demography