guns

A historical approach to the development of firearms with information on over 1,000 weapons including pistols and revolvers, rifles and shotguns, submachine guns, and heavy machine guns.

Examines mass shootings in America, discussing their history, possible factors contributing to their frequent occurrences, the resulting gun debate, and possible solutions. Also features ways to survive a shooting. Includes sidebars, a glossary, resources for further information, maps, and color photographs.

Examines the nature of gun violence, particularly in the United States, how it is covered in the news, how survivors cope with the trauma and stress after being in a gun violence situation, and steps that people in power think should be taken to end gun violence. Includes a glossary.

Demonstrating the growing journalistic prowess of teens directly impacted by school shootings, an anthology of school newspaper articles, journalism class writings, student broadcasts and social media op-eds recounts the day's tragedy and related fight for stricter gun control.

"A journalistic look at the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and the fight for gun control--as told by the student reporters for the school's newspaper and TV station"--Publisher's website.

Readers learn both how ballistics research is performed and how law enforcement officials use these findings to solve crimes.

"Follows six teenagers as they are brought into close contact over the course of one tense week, in a town with political and personal tensions that build until one fires a fatal gunshot"--Provided by publisher.

"An acclaimed historian explodes the myth about the 'special relationship' between Americans and their guns, revealing that savvy 19th century businessmen--not gun lovers--created American gun culture"--Provided by publisher.

Journalist Gary Younge recounts the lives lost over the course of a single day in America, revealing the human stories behind gun violence statistics.

"Presents more than 300 artworks and artifacts from 1830 to 1930, showcasing the premier collections of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West."--Provided by publisher.