firearms and crime

"We live in the Age of the Gun. Around the globe, firearms are ubiquitous and define countless lives; in some places, it's even easier to get a gun than a glass of clean water. In others, it's legal to carry concealed firearms into bars and schools. In [this book], Iain Overton embarks on a ... journey to understand how these weapons have become an integral part of twenty-first century life, beyond the economics of supply and demand"--Amazon.com.

A collection of thirteen essays that addresses issues related to guns and crime, including accessibility of guns, gun control, gun violence, and other topics.

Profiles fifty people who are for and against gun control, highlighting the different reasons for each person's beliefs.

Draws from interviews with women from all walks of life to examine the responses of women to the ongoing debate in the United States over guns and violence.

Traces the story of the American gun market as reflected by the Glock pistol, describing how it has become a weapon of choice on both sides of the law, in the entertainment industry, and among Second Amendment enthusiasts.

Presents a discussion of forensic techniques and developments in relation to violent gun crimes, covering various cases involving victims such as President Kennedy, Robert Ouko, and Sharon Beshenivsky.