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OverviewWritten in clear, straightforward language, this book looks at why people go to war and whether it is ever right to kill another person. It explains different attitudes to warfare and why wars are such a major part of history. It also looks at peace keeping organisations and conflict resolution. Contents: What is war?; A brief history of war; Why do wars start?; Why do people fight?; Why do children fight?; Wars and new technology; Colonialism; Exploiting fear; War crimes; Civilians and war; Refugees; After the war; Can war ever be justified?; Are wars reported accurately?; Preventing war and negotiating peace; Resolving conflicts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison Brownlie Bojang , Alex WoolfPublisher: Hachette Children's Group Imprint: Wayland Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.176kg ISBN: 9781526324559ISBN 10: 1526324555 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 09 November 2023 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1: What is war?; 2: A brief history of war; 2: Why do wars start?; 4: Why do people fight?; 5: Why do children fight?; 6: Wars and new technology; 7: Colonialism; 8: Exploiting fear; 9: War crimes; 10: Civilians and war; 11: Refugees; 12: After the war; 13: Can war ever be justified?; 14: Are wars reported accurately?; 15: Preventing war and negotiating peace; 16: Resolving conflicts; 17: Glossary and Further information; 18: Index;Reviews...could be used as a useful resource to help children express themselves and voice their opinions. * Learning Support Service Autumn 2002 * ...the clear factual explanations may help to develop a questioning, critical attitude to what they hear and see in the media. * Learning Support Service Autumn 2002 * ...very accessible with relevant supporting photos and captions, and sourced quotes from a variety of points of view. * Booktrusted December 2002 * Clearly these will be useful sources for Citizenship and PSHE for students and teachers alike. * Booktrusted December 2002 * Author InformationAli Brownlie is a former teacher of humanities and education officer for Oxfam. She has written a number of books for young people as well as course material for teachers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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