Encyclopedia of Youth And War: Young People as Participants and Victims

(Hardback)

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The horror of war and its profound impact on children are presented dramatically in the ^IEncyclopedia of Youth and War.^R This unique encyclopedia offers behind-the-scenes accounts of how young people were both victims of and participants in wars of the 20th century and before.

Reviews

.,."a clear and concise reference guide....Selections for further reading are up-to-date and relevant to the content of each entry. Cross-references throughout the text are accurate and relevant....The encyclopedia is well written and will be useful to all levels of readers."-Choice
.,."the book comes across as a commendable effort, and together with the bibliographies, it should prove a good starting point for researchers studying effects of war on the youth."-The Reviewer
.,."this volume is recommended for school libraries at the upper elementary level and up, as well as public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
...a clear and concise reference guide....Selections for further reading are up-to-date and relevant to the content of each entry. Cross-references throughout the text are accurate and relevant....The encyclopedia is well written and will be useful to all levels of readers.-Choice
...the book comes across as a commendable effort, and together with the bibliographies, it should prove a good starting point for researchers studying effects of war on the youth.-The Reviewer
...this volume is recommended for school libraries at the upper elementary level and up, as well as public libraries.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
Most useful for beginning research or students who wish to browse to locate a war-related topic for research, this reference offers a more personal and human grouping of topics than most encyclopedias.... ...students guided to this resource will defineitely have their appetites whetted to learn more about the selected topic....Recommended.-Book Report
Students will find valuable and interesting information on broad subjects such as volunteers, land mines, disease, or resistance movements as they relate specifically to children aged eighteen or over....the writing is easily accesible for upper elementary and middle school students, making this book a valuable addition to both public and school libraries as a starting point for research ....the portrayal of war through the lens of childhood makes this unique title well worth adding to any collection serving young people.-VOYA
The informative book with its easy-to-use format is suited for students ages 12 and up.... A highly recommended addition to any history section.-Today's Librarian
This interesting and unusual book is a unique addition to a school library or a history and social studies classroom.-Youth Today
..."a clear and concise reference guide....Selections for further reading are up-to-date and relevant to the content of each entry. Cross-references throughout the text are accurate and relevant....The encyclopedia is well written and will be useful to all levels of readers."-Choice
..."the book comes across as a commendable effort, and together with the bibliographies, it should prove a good starting point for researchers studying effects of war on the youth."-The Reviewer
..."this volume is recommended for school libraries at the upper elementary level and up, as well as public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"Most useful for beginning research or students who wish to browse to locate a war-related topic for research, this reference offers a more personal and human grouping of topics than most encyclopedias.... ...students guided to this resource will defineitely have their appetites whetted to learn more about the selected topic....Recommended."-Book Report
"The informative book with its easy-to-use format is suited for students ages 12 and up.... A highly recommended addition to any history section."-Today's Librarian
"This interesting and unusual book is a unique addition to a school library or a history and social studies classroom."-Youth Today
"Students will find valuable and interesting information on broad subjects such as volunteers, land mines, disease, or resistance movements as they relate specifically to children aged eighteen or over....the writing is easily accesible for upper elementary and middle school students, making this book a valuable addition to both public and school libraries as a starting point for research ....the portrayal of war through the lens of childhood makes this unique title well worth adding to any collection serving young people."-VOYA

Author Bio

VICTORIA SHERROW is a freelance author who has published numerous adult and young adult books in the fields of history, social issues, biography, and science. Her recent books have included titles on the Holocaust, bioethics, and the Great Depression. She authored the encyclopedias Women in Sports and Women and the Military (1996 RUSA/ALA Outstanding Reference Source award winner).