China Has Too Many Bachelors
Dudley Poston is fascinated by China’s “demographic exceptionalism.” The country has the world’s largest population, and in the 70s managed to achieve one of the fastest fertility declines in human…
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U.S. Teen Birth Rate Correlates With State Income Inequality
Despite declining rates, teen birth rates in the United States remain persistently high, at 34.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15 to 19. And these rates are dramatically higher than…
Read MorePopulation Size Not Alone in Shaping Climate Impact; Aging and Urbanization Also Key
The impact of humans on climate is shaped by choices such as what we eat, where we live, how we travel, and how we heat our homes. Research has shown…
Read MoreEnvironmental Change, Migration, and Gender
Men and women experience migration differently. The pressures to migrate, destination choices, employment prospects, and implications for social relations back home all vary by gender. As a result, when considering…
Read MoreRural Migrant Remittances May Protect Forests
Sprawling urban areas most obviously demonstrate the environmental impact of migration. Water scarcity, pollution, and lack of adequate housing are some of the more evident impacts of urban population growth….
Read MoreThe Effects of Military Deployment on Family Health
View webcast of symposium (Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes) Extended involvement of the United States military in Iraq and Afghanistan has led to new realities for military personnel and their families….
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