Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
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Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Given absolutely no environmental resistance, how long would it take a population that was increasing by 8% a year to double?
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
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