Lotka, Alfred J. (Alfred James), 1880-1949

Alfred J. Lotka (1880-1949), a statistician for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, was a significant contributor to the field of demography. He was a pioneer in the study of population dynamics and conducted research on the mathematical theory of evolution and the mathematical analysis of populations. In addition to his work on demography, he published in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematical social sciences such as economics. His most important works include Elements of Physical Biology (1925) and Theorie Analytique des Associations Biologiques (1934, 1939).

From the description of Alfred J. Lotka Papers, 1881-1986 (bulk 1925-1950). (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 156029174

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