The War in Iraq (Global Viewpoints)

ISBN 10: 0737741627 ISBN 13: 9780737741629

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2009

Synopsis

Explains international reactions to the war in Iraq through essays covering countries ranging from France and Denmark to Iran and Israel.

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Reviews

Grade 10 Up—This collection of 21 essays reprinted from a variety of magazines and newspapers aims to provide a broad, international overview of the complex issues surrounding the conflict. The four chapters cover the war as it relates to United States foreign relations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, international terrorism, and democracy. Pairs of opposing arguments are presented in essays such as "The United States Invaded Iraq to Protect Israel" and "Israel's Influence in Launching the Iraq War Is Often Overstated." The arrangement and selection of material encourage readers to consider the wider implications of the decision to go to war, especially as it affects Middle Eastern policies and attitudes. This work will be a useful tool in current-events classes, and its evenhanded approach offers plenty of substance for classroom discussions.—Rebecca Donnelly, Loma Colorado Public Library, Rio Rancho, NM END

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737741627
• ISBN 13: 9780737741629
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Tom Lansford