Ain't Gonna Study War No More: The Story of America's Peace Seekers

by Milton Meltzer

Book Overview

The Story of America's Peace Seekers While terrorists kill in pursuit of their goals, there are people whose goal is never to kill, no matter what the situation. Here, Milton Meltzer explores... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375822607
• ISBN13: 9780375822605
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

History of Nonviolence in America

Although Meltzer aimed this book at a middle school reading level, it has been great for high school students. It not only presents a history of nonviolence in America (primarily through the Vietnam War), it raises interesting questions, such as how the early Christians turned from a pacifist position to supporting wars. The book also shows the evolution of anti-war arguments and discusses various moral conflicts that split the anti-war movements, such as abolitionism vs. peace. While a quick read, the book is filled with useful information that is not found easily in one place.