General & Miscellaneous Law, Law Enforcement, Public Health & Safety
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Overview
This fact-filled resource helps readers understand both sides of the emotionally charged gun control debate. Here in a single, unbiased volume can be found a broad range of information on a subject that strikes a deep chord in America. The logical, legal, and moral foundations of the opposing "liberal" and "conservative" viewpoints are explored in depth. Biographical sketches of key figures and a detailed chronology of the history of this debate are also provided. In addition, alphabetical listings of relevant organizations and of selected print and nonprint resources are supplied. Facts on gun control - related issues frequently come from less than reliable sources, making this objective survey all the more valuable to researchers, advocates, lobbyists, legislators, and all concerned citizens looking for balanced information on this polarizing issue.Editorials
From the Publisher
"A godsend to debaters and high school and college students writing persuasive essays pro or con on gun control; it provides a balanced view of the issues and points them towards additional information sources."
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Rettig on Reference (Gale.com)
"Comprehensive and extremely detailed … A positive addition to most libraries serving schools and teens."
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School Library Journal
"A valuable supplement for public and school libraries."
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VOYA
School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up-Comprehensive and extremely detailed, Gun Control is the culmination of 35 years of research. Kruschke's balanced approach to a controversial topic includes a broad variety of ways to view a volatile issue. Pertinent historical cases and laws, both Constitutional and state; biographical vignettes of seminal figures in the gun-control debate; a philosophical chronology from Plato to the present; and an annotated bibliography of print resources contribute to this useful tool for research projects. The dense, academic writing may be beyond some high school students, but the glossary is extensive and the many concise entries are easily located via the index. A positive addition to most libraries serving schools and teens.-Gail Richmond, San Diego Unified Schools, CABooknews
Contains essays on the logical, legal, and moral foundations of arguments for and against gun control; biographical sketches of key figures; a detailed chronology of the gun control debate; summaries of legislation and court cases; statistical data; and comprehensive, annotated alphabetical listings of relevant organizations and print and nonprint resources, plus a glossary. Useful for researchers, lobbyists, legislators, and general readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR booknews.comBook Details
Published
December 1, 1994
Publisher
ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Pages
408
Format
Library Binding
ISBN
9780874366952