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World Full of Men

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Sex-selective abortion has resulted in 160 million more males than females throughout the developing world. We talk with Beijing-based science writer Mara Hvistendahl, who explores the reasons driving the gender imbalance and its consequences.

Guests:

Mara Hvistendahl, author of "Unnatural Selection: Choosing Boys Over Girls and the Consequences of a World Full of Men" and Beijing correspondent for Science magazine

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