TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kim,Henny H.
TI  - Guns and violence
AV  - HV7436.K49.G867 1999 
PY  - 1999///
CY  - San Diego
PB  - Greenhaven Press
KW  - Gun control
KW  - United States
KW  - Firearms ownership
KW  - Firearms
KW  - Law and legislation
KW  - Violence
KW  - Violent crimes
N1  - 1 (pages205-207) and index; 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; 2
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