A story of the development and proliferation of a weapon of terror, this work also tells of suffering and devastation, and a worldwide crusade to put an end to the curse of landmines forever. Drawing on a wide range of first-hand experiences, it looks at all sides of this controversial issue.

The use of landmines began on the battlefields of two world wars, gathered momentum in Korea and Vietnam, then spread like wildfire throughout the developing world. This important new book traces the history of what has become a global humanitarian crisis. It is the story of the development and proliferation of a weapon of terror, of suffering and devastation, and of a worldwide crusade to put an end to landmines forever. Drawing on a wide range of distinguished interviewees, as well as the authors' own firsthand experiences in severely mine-affected countries, this timely book looks at all sides of the story.

Review
A landmines plague raged across the world during the 20th century from the battlefields of the two world wars to its development and proliferation as a weapon of terror. This unique history draws on a wide range of distinguished interviewees and the authors' first-hand experiences in mine-affected countries.

Monin was born and educated in New Zealand. She holds a degree in Political Studies from the University of Otago and a postgraduate Diploma in journalism from the University of Canterbury.