The gun control debate : a documentary history / edited by Marjolijn Bijlefeld.

Other author Bijlefeld, Marjolijn, 1960-
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1997.
Descriptionxxxiii, 294 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesPrimary documents in American history and contemporary issues, 1069-5605
Primary documents in American history and contemporary issues. ^A371263
Contents Historical background -- The Constitution and the Second Amendment -- State declarations of rights -- Modern views on the Second Amendment -- The Second Amendment goes to court -- The National Rifle Association -- Legislative responses to gun violence -- Gun Control Act of 1968 -- The effectiveness of gun control legislation -- A nation divided -- Public opinion -- National statistics -- International comparisons -- Law enforcement's role -- The public health community enters the debate -- Guns in suicide -- Guns as self-defense security -- The 1990s-the debate takes center stage -- Kids, guns, and schools -- Guns, schools and the Supreme Court -- Court watch -- Are guns safe?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 96053518
ISBN031329903X (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV7436 .G975C 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold