Bare branches : security implications of Asia's surplus male population

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Label

Bare branches : security implications of Asia's surplus male population

Title remainder

security implications of Asia's surplus male population

Statement of responsibility

Valerie M. Hudson, Andrea M. den Boer

Creator

• Hudson, Valerie M., 1958-

Contributor

• Boer, Andrea M. den

Subject

• Sex distribution (Demography) -- Asia
• Sex of children, Parental preferences for -- Asia
• Sex of children, Parental preferences for -- Social aspects
• Social conflict
• Sex discrimination against women -- Asia

Language

eng

Summary

"What happens to a society that has too many men? In this book, Valerie Hudson and Andrea den Boer argue that, historically, high male-to-female ratios often trigger domestic and international violence. Most violent crime is committed by young unmarried males who lack stable social bonds. Although there is not always a direct cause-and-effect relationship, these surplus men often play a crucial role in making violence prevalent within society. Governments sometimes respond to this problem by enlisting young surplus males in military campaigns and high-risk public works projects. Countries with high male-to-female ratios also tend to develop authoritarian political systems."--Jacket

Member of

• BCSIA studies in international security

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

304.6/095

Illustrations

• illustrations
• maps

Index

index present

LC call number

HQ1237.5.A7

LC item number

H83 2004

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

BCSIA studies in international security