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Human population growth: Local dynamics-global effects

Human population growth: Local dynamics-global effects This communication presents a very simple model for the global growth of the human population. It is shown that the solution of the simple equation [Figure not available: see fulltext.] describes the experimental data remarkably well. This equation is derived by introducing a new, local concept: the individual quality of life and by assuming that human breeding strategy consists in keeping this quantity constant through the ages. However the model should be enlarged with a saturation mechanism if future growth is to be described. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Acta Biotheoretica Springer Journals

Human population growth: Local dynamics-global effects

Dochy, Frank
Acta Biotheoretica , Volume 43 (3) – Nov 12, 2004
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Philosophy; Philosophy of Biology; Evolutionary Biology
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10.1007/BF00707272
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This communication presents a very simple model for the global growth of the human population. It is shown that the solution of the simple equation [Figure not available: see fulltext.] describes the experimental data remarkably well. This equation is derived by introducing a new, local concept: the individual quality of life and by assuming that human breeding strategy consists in keeping this quantity constant through the ages. However the model should be enlarged with a saturation mechanism if future growth is to be described.

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Published: Nov 12, 2004

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