The Politics Of Gun Control

The Politics of Gun Control is a gem the unique case study that delves into acontroversial topic students know something aboutor at least have an opiniononwhile... » 

The Politics of Gun Control is a gem the unique case study that delves into acontroversial topic students know something aboutor at least have an opiniononwhile raising important issues and questions about how the Americanpolitical system works. Now in its fourth edition this authoritative and fairminded analysis of the gun control debate in the United States analyzes everyimportant aspect of the controversy including its history the Constitutionalright to bear arms the criminological consequences of guns and the role andimpact of American governing institutions interest groups political partiespublic opinion and more. This fourth edition incorporates new research on theprogun control movement the lapse of the assault weapons ban Congresssenactment of liability protection for gun manufacturers and renewed efforts toexpand gun carrying and gun use at the state level including mostimportantly the enactment of shoot first laws in over a dozen states.Whether it is used in American politics or public policy courses this casestudy provides an engaging and clearminded look at one of the most enduringlycontentious and compelling issues in American politics. «