Ciment, James, ed. Encyclopedia of Conflicts since World War II.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)

CIMENT, James, ed. Encyclopedia of Conflicts since World War II. 2nd ed. 4 vols. 1245p. maps. photos, reprods, appendix. bibliog. chron. glossary, index. CIP. Sharpe Reference. 2007. Tr $439. ISBN 978-0-7656-8005-1. LC 2006014011.

Gr 9 Up--The writing is clear, the stories are compelling, and the topic is horrifying in this strong and near-comprehensive second edition, which adds 24 new conflicts (the total now exceeds 175) and several revised articles. The many strengths and minor flaws of the previous incarnation are still evident, the set's vast scope and clear presentation marred only by occasional seemingly unsubstantiated statements and a lack of uniformity …