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Published in association with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, this book discusses what happens when a major disaster strikes and how governments and aid agencies respond. Using case studies, eye witness accounts, photographs and background information, this book on war, which is part of a series, attempts to help children understand the scenes they see on television and encourage them to think from a new perspective. The book considers case studies such as the Rwandan civil war (1994) and Iraq (1991) when half a million Kurds fled the country.
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When war breaks out, thousands of people leave their homes to escape the fighting. They need emergency shelter, food, and medical care.
War: The World Reacts shows how governments and aid agencies provide this help. It also describes the ways in which people around the world are working to prevent conflict and encourage peace.
Through case studies and eyewitness accounts, this book will help you to understand the problems of people caught up in war. It will also show you what you can do to help.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies supports this book?s content and receives a donation for every book sold.
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War: The World Reacts shows how governments and aid agencies provide this help. It also describes the ways in which people around the world are working to prevent conflict and encourage peace.
Through case studies and eyewitness accounts, this book will help you to understand the problems of people caught up in war. It will also show you what you can do to help.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies supports this book?s content and receives a donation for every book sold.
Paul Bennett was formerly an editor and managing editor before becoming a full time freelance writer. He has written a range of children's books for the school and library market including the Belitha series, Body Works. He lives in Kent.
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- PublisherChrysalis Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1855617935
- ISBN 13 9781855617933
- BindingHardcover
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