The Pill vs. the Sword: Additional Considerations Comment on "The Pill Is Mightier Than the Sword".
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In this paper, I present additional information for policy-makers and researchers to consider in response to the view proposed by Potts et al that "the pill is mightier than the sword." I identify states with both high rates of terrorism and a youth bulge and discuss correlates of both these societal characteristics. The research examined supports the view that factors other than access to family planning are more important in facilitating terrorism.
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The Pill vs. the Sword: Additional Considerations; Comment on “The Pill Is Mightier Than the Sword”
In this paper, I present additional information for policy-makers and researchers to consider in response to the view proposed by Potts et al that “the pill is mightier than the sword.” I identify states with both high rates of terrorism and a youth bulge and discuss correlates of both these societal characteristics. The research examined supports the view that factors other than access to fami...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of health policy and management
دوره 4 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015