A01=Alison Brownlie Bojang
Author_Alison Brownlie Bojang
Cambodia
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children's book about war
conflict
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explaining war
Holocaust
peace
refugees
Second World War
Ukraine
Vietnam War
war
Product details
- ISBN 9781526324559
- Weight: 176g
- Dimensions: 188 x 248mm
- Publication Date: 09 Nov 2023
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Written 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.
Ali 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.
