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Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law - Hardcover
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Top scholars present an unbiased, two-volume set that takes on the explosive issue of guns and gun violence in the United States. * 400+ data-rich entries on all aspects of the issue including gun violence, gun control legislation, court decisions, gun organizations, gun owners, and gun subcultures * Contributions by nearly 100 of the most important researchers and writers on guns in the United States * Archival and contemporary illustrations, photographs, charts, and tables such as results of the Firearm Use in Crime National Victimization Survey, 1999 * Lists of key federal and state gun laws, right to bear arms provisions from state constitutions, and contact information for organizations on both sides of the issue
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"A welcome resource on a topic that will continue to be debated for many years to come, this set is recommended for academic and public libraries.' " - Booklist "How guns and violence became part of the fabric of American society is traced through several perspectives in this clearly written, comprehensive resource." - School Library Journal "[T]he resource for anyone wishing to explore all aspects of this issue . . . This work is a fair, balanced assessment of the issue. Recommended. All libraries." - Choice "Authored by scholars and professionals in the field, Guns in American Society offers a serious and even-handed approach to this complex issue . . . This two-volume set will have broad appeal, not only because of the enduring relevance of the topic, but because of the quality of the treatment provided." - Against the Grain "[A]n excellent starting point for researchers unfamiliar with historical gun terminology . . . many relevant organizations and interest groups, and in this regard the encyclopedia is hard to beat . . . should serve as the standard reference on many aspects of guns, gun ownership, and gun control in the United States." - Library Journal
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- PublisherABC-CLIO
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1576072681
- ISBN 13 9781576072684
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages756
- EditorCarter Ph.D. Gregg Lee
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