The security dynamics of demographic factors / Brian Nichiporuk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nichiporuk, Brian, 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Demography--United States.

Demography.

National security--United States.

National security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (66 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, Ca. : Rand, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As the 21st century unfold, the dynamics of population growth, settlement patterns, and movement across borders are certain to have an effect on international security. Demographic shifts in political environments may provide just enough pressure to spark a violent conflict or perhaps even outright war. This work covers this topic.

Contents:

PREFACE

FIGURES

TABLES

SUMMARY

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

THE EVOLVING VIEW OF POPULATION AS A NATIONAL SECURITY VARIABLE

KEY DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS

THE SECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS

IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. POLICY.

Notes:

"MR-1088-WFHF/RF/A."

"Supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation , David and Lucile Packard Foundation, United States Army."

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-8330-4355-2

OCLC:

70763728