All of the short stories concern war, and were previously published in other publications. The title is derived from a line in the traditional gospel song "Down by the Riverside": "I ain't gonna study war no more".
All of the short stories deal with combat, and had been previously released in other publications. The title is inspired by a line from the traditional gospel song "Down by the Riverside": "I ain't gonna study war no more", highlighting a shift away from exploring conflict.