The Gun Debate: An Encyclopedia of Gun Control & Gun Rights

Grey House

The Gun Debate: An Encyclopedia of Gun Control & Gun Rights
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Grey House Publishing Inc
Country
United States
Published
1 December 2016
Pages
600
ISBN
9781682171028

The Gun Debate: An Encyclopedia of Gun Control & Gun Rights

Grey House

With public debate of gun violence at an all-time high, this new third edition of The Gun Debate: An Encyclopedia of Gun Control & Gun Rights is a must-have resource for all libraries.

Over 350 entries provide in-depth coverage of both sides of the gun debate. Updated and expanded coverage includes new entries on recent gun laws and legislation, coverage of mass shootings and gun incidents, plus new information from the groups who support gun rights, and those who support gun control in the United States. Content is arranged using a balanced and unbiased approach to this controversial issue. Easy-to-use A-Z format, with numerous cross-references. Detailed Preface and Introduction provide the reader with a useful background to the gun debate in America. Expanded Primary Documents Section, including speeches, articles, and legislation surrounding the gun debate. Appendix 1: State Constitutional Gun Rights Provisions & Stand Your Ground laws. Appendix 2: Statutory and Constitutional Provisions Relating to the Purchase, Ownership, and Use of Firearms. Appendix 3: List of Organizations. Updated Chronology, now including key 2016 legislation and shooting incidents. Bibliography, Subject Index & New Category Index. Available in print and ebook formats.

Combining the history of this important issue with current events and current viewpoints, this new third edition will be an important addition to public, university and high school libraries.

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