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Casualties of War

By The New York Times Editorial Staff

Book information

Publisher
Inc, The Rosen Publishing Group
Year
2019
ISBN
9781642823042, 9781642823035, 9781642823028
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
8 MB (8266577 bytes)
Series
In the Headlines
Pages
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Time added
2022-12-25 13:06:28
History; Young Adult Nonfiction; YAN025000

Description

The stories we tell about war tend to glorify it, with clear heroes and villains who direct war by abstract strategy. The reality of war, especially in its 21st century form, is best understood in its effects on everyday people. Though these people often do not choose war, they are exposed to its unthinkable outcomes: massacre, torture, rape, famine, displacement. By focusing on the victims, this volume challenges our often comfortable distance from conflict. The articles within highlight our mutual responsibility to end such conflicts, and showcase the tools we have built to limit their worst excesses. Media literacy questions and terms further challenge readers to assess how journalistic principles are applied to the coverage of war and those affected by it.

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