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Weapons of War
Modern weapons make war deadlier than ever, but also more remote. Push-button drones that can bomb cities and surveil unseen have changed the balance of warfare in this century. Biological weapons can infect entire populations silently. Nuclear weapons are dangerous but can also deter threats. This anthology discusses the weapons of modern war at length and analyzes the benefits of drawbacks inherent in them. Abstract public policy discussions are grounded in real life events. Readers will gain greater perspective on current foreign policy conversations.
* Reviews *
Review: Weapons of WarEach well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.Booklist, March 2011RL
Grades
10-12+ IL
Grades
9-12+ 
