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Gun control
Title:
Gun control
Author:
Idzikowski, Lisa editor.
ISBN:
9781534509566

9781534509559
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
176 pages ; 23 cm.
General Note:
Opposing Viewpoints (Spring 2024)

Includes bibliographic information and index.
Abstract:
"For decades, the debate over gun control in the United States has raged on, gaining steam each time a new mass shooting occurs. This volume looks at questions related to the issue of gun control from a variety of angles, such as the role the Second Amendment plays in the debate, the influence of the NRA, and how gun control became a partisan issue. Viewpoints also consider the potential economic implications of increased gun control and what methods of gun control--if any--would be most effective. Expert viewpoints give readers the opportunity to better understand this challenging and often emotional issue." -- Publisher description.
Contents:
Should guns be controlled? -- Politics distorts the Second Amendment and gun ownership / Firearms endanger children and teens / The majority of Americans want gun control / Does Australia have the answer for gun control? / How do politics impact gun control? American citizens, not politicians, are responsible for the current state of gun control / The NRA effectively prevents meaningful gun control legislation / Republicans and gun owners favor armed teachers in schools / Facts, opinions, and beliefs about guns in America / In some states, gun laws are weakened after mass shooting incidents / Will new gun laws stem gun violence? / Is gun control economically feasible? Gun lobby money prevents meaningful gun control / More guns equals more money for gunmakers and more gun violence / Do gun buyback programs work to reduce gun deaths? / Can gun makers be held responsible for their products? / The social consequences of mass gun violence / Will gun control be possible in the future? -- Americans are worried about potential gun violence / Lax gun laws are fueling gun violence, and it must stop / Gun laws must be strengthened / Following the examples of other nations can help tackle gun violence / The United States needs to emulate other developed nations in gun control / Federal funding for firearms research must expand to stem gun violence
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