Guns and violence / Henny Kim, book editor. [print]

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: San Diego : Greenhaven Press, (c)1999.Description: 219 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
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Contents:
Bob Herbert -- Gun violence is increasing among children Sandy Grady -- Gun violence is overwhelming the nation's health care system Susan Headden -- Gun violence is killing many young people Jennifer Weiner -- The problem of gun violence is exaggerated: Guns can prevent violence John R. Lott Jr. -- Guns should not be blamed for violence Don Feder -- The public's fear of violent crime is excessive Beth Shuster -- America's gun violence problem is exaggerated Ted Drane -- Ch. 2. Does gun control reduce crime? Yes, gun control reduces crime: Enforcing gun control laws can reduce murders Jeffrey A. Roth -- Supporting gun control legislation would reduce crime Glamour -- No, gun control does not reduce crime: Controlling legal gun ownership does not reduce crime John R. Lott Jr. -- Increased gun control would result in more burglaries David Kopel -- Domestic violence gun control laws hinder crime reduction James Bovard -- Ch. 3. Is gun control Constitutional? The second amendment and gun control: an overview Wendy Kaminer -- Yes, gun control is Constitutional: Gun control is Constitutional Melissa Huelsman -- The second amendment does not guarantee the right to own a gun Join Together -- Supreme Court decisions support the Constitutionality of gun control Roger Simon -- No, gun control is not Constitutional: Gun control is not Constitutional Stephen P. Halbrook -- A threatened second amendment threatens freedom Charlton Heston -- Gun control denies citizens' rights George Detweiler -- Restrictions on gun ownership are the first step toward confiscation Brian Puckett -- Ch. 4. Is gun ownership an effective means of self-defense? Gun ownership and self-defense: an overview Fred Guterl -- Yes, gun ownership is an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership provides effective self-defense Sarah Thompson -- Gun ownership displays responsible behavior Tara Powell -- Gun owners protect themselves from crime Stephen Chapman -- No, gun ownership is not an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership does not increase personal safety Robin Arquette -- Guns in the house endanger innocent lives Jane E. Brody -- Gun ownership is not effective self-defense for women Ann Jones -- Ch. 5. What measures would reduce gun violence? Ways to reduce gun violence: an overview Michael D'Antonio -- Spiritual involvement would reduce gun violence Caleb Rosado -- Controlling gun manufacturers would reduce gun violence William Greider -- Holding gun manufacturers accountable would reduce gun-related deaths Sarah Brady -- Treating gun violence as a public health issue could reduce the problem George M. Anderson -- Responsible gun ownership would reduce gun violence Bart Kendrick -- Getting involved can help reduce gun violence The Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence.
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Ch. 1. How serious is the problem of gun violence? Gun violence is a serious problem: Gun violence is becoming an epidemic Bob Herbert -- Gun violence is increasing among children Sandy Grady -- Gun violence is overwhelming the nation's health care system Susan Headden -- Gun violence is killing many young people Jennifer Weiner -- The problem of gun violence is exaggerated: Guns can prevent violence John R. Lott Jr. -- Guns should not be blamed for violence Don Feder -- The public's fear of violent crime is excessive Beth Shuster -- America's gun violence problem is exaggerated Ted Drane -- Ch. 2. Does gun control reduce crime? Yes, gun control reduces crime: Enforcing gun control laws can reduce murders Jeffrey A. Roth -- Supporting gun control legislation would reduce crime Glamour -- No, gun control does not reduce crime: Controlling legal gun ownership does not reduce crime John R. Lott Jr. -- Increased gun control would result in more burglaries David Kopel -- Domestic violence gun control laws hinder crime reduction James Bovard -- Ch. 3. Is gun control Constitutional? The second amendment and gun control: an overview Wendy Kaminer -- Yes, gun control is Constitutional: Gun control is Constitutional Melissa Huelsman -- The second amendment does not guarantee the right to own a gun Join Together -- Supreme Court decisions support the Constitutionality of gun control Roger Simon -- No, gun control is not Constitutional: Gun control is not Constitutional Stephen P. Halbrook -- A threatened second amendment threatens freedom Charlton Heston -- Gun control denies citizens' rights George Detweiler -- Restrictions on gun ownership are the first step toward confiscation Brian Puckett -- Ch. 4. Is gun ownership an effective means of self-defense? Gun ownership and self-defense: an overview Fred Guterl -- Yes, gun ownership is an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership provides effective self-defense Sarah Thompson -- Gun ownership displays responsible behavior Tara Powell -- Gun owners protect themselves from crime Stephen Chapman -- No, gun ownership is not an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership does not increase personal safety Robin Arquette -- Guns in the house endanger innocent lives Jane E. Brody -- Gun ownership is not effective self-defense for women Ann Jones -- Ch. 5. What measures would reduce gun violence? Ways to reduce gun violence: an overview Michael D'Antonio -- Spiritual involvement would reduce gun violence Caleb Rosado -- Controlling gun manufacturers would reduce gun violence William Greider -- Holding gun manufacturers accountable would reduce gun-related deaths Sarah Brady -- Treating gun violence as a public health issue could reduce the problem George M. Anderson -- Responsible gun ownership would reduce gun violence Bart Kendrick -- Getting involved can help reduce gun violence The Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence.

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