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Conscientious objection and human rights in the first world war Refusing to Kill follows the story of conscientious objectors through the First World Original letters, court-martial statements, diaries, documents and poetry bring their dramatic story of resistance to life. Ideal material for History, Citizenship and English at Key Stages 3 and 4. Each chapter in Refusing to Kill includes a focus on human rights. These sections make the link between past and present human rights issues, including the right to life, the right to refuse to kill, the right to a fair trial and the human rights of prisoners. A free Activity CD (Key Stages 3 and 4) is available for teachers and students. In addition to Questions & Activities based on Refusing to Kill, the CD includes Teachers’ Notes, National Curriculum links, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (full History:Explore the dramatic and determined resistance to the First World War in Britain: an ideal World Study after 1900. Citizenship:Human rights and responsibilities, the importance of resolving conflict fairly, the criminal justice system, and the work of voluntary groups are all key features in Refusing to Kill. English:Group discussion, drama, poetry, creative writing and communication on this fascinating and controversial topic make it ideal for a wide range of English studies. To order GO>
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