CITATION: Harris, B. (2007). Who hates whom: Well-armed fanatics, intractable conflicts, and various things blowing up: A woefully incomplete guide. New York: Three Rivers Press IDENTIFYING #: ISBN 9780307394361
CLASSIFICATION: NONFICTION
GENRE: HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE/HUMOR
CALL #: 306.7 HARRIS
RECOMMENDED AGE/INTEREST LEVEL: YOUNG ADULT/ADULT
RATING: 5
Annotation: Bob Harris breaks down world conflicts across the continents in a humorous and understandable way.
Summary: Ever watched the news and wondered why we can't just all get along? Bob Harris has some answers for you in this book, and he also has some opinions to share, which he makes evident in the book'd dedication: "To the countless millions of innocent human beings who have died because other human beigns were certain they were doing the right thing." You can read this book straight through, or simply use the Table of Contents to focus in on particular areas of interest. Harris introduces the key players, shows maps of key territories, and explains in plain, conversational language what the big deal is so you don't have to be a political analyst to understand it!
Notes: This book is written in an accessible way and you will feel smarter after you read it, and be able to explain things going on in the news to all the other people who don't understand them!
