Ecological implications of natural selection.

摘要: In 1967 my friend, Professor E. M. Polyshuk, a biographer and admirer of Vito Volterra (Polyshuk, 1977), introduced me to the classical book “Lecons sur la theorie mathematique de lutte pour vie” (1931), its English version “The struggle for existence” (D’Ancona, 1954). They were first two books on mathematical biology I had read and, thanks this introduction, have worked different aspects population theory ever since. 1976 was fortunate meet in Rome Eduardo who has shown things places related memory his great father. It very special feeling walk into study room Volterra1 s house where he wrote most work during 1920’s. All professional life directly influenced by Volterra. is, therefore, particular pleasure participate memorial symposium.