The sex ratio at birth (SRB; ratio of male to female live births) imbalance in parts of the world
over the past few decades is a direct consequence of sex-selective abortion, driven by the …

Using real-life examples and case histories and a highly readable, jargon-free style, this
volume addresses the complex interactions between health, illness, and culture. Integrating …

Cable and satellite television have spread rapidly throughout the develo** world. These
media sources expose viewers to new information about the outside world and other ways of …

High ratios of males to females in China have concerned researchers (,) and the recent
increase has alarmed policymakers worldwide. This paper presents an analysis of China's …

Breastfeeding is negatively correlated with future fertility because nursing temporarily
reduces fecundity and because mothers usually wean on becoming pregnant again. We …

Previous research has not always found that boys and girls are treated differently in rural
India. However estimates of the effect of gender on parental investments could be biased if …

Family relations are undergoing dramatic changes globally and locally. At the same time,
certain features of family life endure. This popular book, now in a fully updated second …