gun control

"After a girl is killed by her ex-boyfriend in a school shooting, her two best friends attempt to memorialize her in a town economically dependent on the shooter's family"--Provided by publisher.

Covers the issue of gun violence in the United States, discussing its prevalence compared to other countries, its causes, and what can be done about it. Contains color photographs, text-related questions, a list of ways to take action, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading.

Offers in-depth analysis of thirty-five documents that have played a significant role in the attempt to balance the long tradition of gun culture in this country with calls for gun control.

Investigates the history and impact of the Second Amendment, how it was designed, and how it has been constructed from the start to keep African Americans powerless and vulnerable.

"This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the . . . shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines gun laws and gun rights in the United States.

This comprehensive yet compassionate text offers an in-depth look at how gun violence impacts different communities and provides advice for coping with the indelible mark it leaves.

Presents both sides of the debate over gun control in the United States, using citing statistics from government studies and surveys.

"The history of firearm use and possession is a topic of considerable contemporary debate. Yet, what do we actually know about firearms in the Anglo-American tradition? How is the history of firearms taught and remembered? In recent years historians and legal scholars have examined different threads of the densely interwoven relationships between firearms and American culture and society. This history stretches back to 14th-century England and includes locations as diverse as Puritan Massachusetts and 19th-century Dodge City"--Provided by publisher.