Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law [2 volumes]

Gregg Lee Carter Ph.D.editor

Gregg Lee Carter is professor of sociology at Bryant College, Smithfield, RI.

20021212

ABC-CLIO

Pages	756
Topics	Security Studies

Description: Top scholars present an unbiased, two-volume set that takes on the explosive issue of guns and gun violence in the United States.
Reviews/Endorsements: "[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
"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
"[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
"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
"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

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