Tools of War, Tools of State: When Children Become Soldiers

by Robert Tynes

Book Overview

Despite the supposed taboo against the practice, many governments, rebels, and terrorist groups use children in war to spy and kill. In Tools of War, Tools of State, Robert Tynes examines this complex problem, demonstrating that the modern use of children in war is a tactical innovation. He discusses how boys and girls on the battlefield bolster troop size, create moral dilemmas, and deepen the level of fear. He also reveals how the practice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143847198X
• ISBN13: 9781438471983
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"