Why do People Fight Wars?

Alison Brownlie Bojang, Alex Woolf

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Wayland
09 May 2023

Social issues: war & conflict issues (Children's&YA)

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.

Questions and topics covered include: 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.

By: Alison Brownlie Bojang
Contributions by: Alex Woolf
Imprint: Wayland
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 194mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781526324566
ISBN 10: 1526324563
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 09 May 2023
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: 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;

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.

Reviews for Why do People Fight Wars?

...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 *