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October, 2005

Bare Branches: The Security Implications of Asia's Surplus Male Population

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By Valerie M. Hudson and Andrea Den Boer

What happens to a society that has too many men? In this provocative 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.

 

October, 2005

Bare Branches: The Security Implications of Asia's Surplus Male Population

Book

By Valerie M. Hudson and Andrea Den Boer

What happens to a society that has too many men? In this provocative 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.

 

October, 2005

Bare Branches: The Security Implications of Asia's Surplus Male Population

Book

By Valerie M. Hudson and Andrea Den Boer

What happens to a society that has too many men? In this provocative 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.

 

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