Guns, Gun Control, and Elections - The Politics and Policy of Firearms (Hardcover)

Gun-related violence remains an intractable problem despite a decline in the past decade. Some believe the solution lies in stricter gun control laws while others think these measures would be ineffective or counter-productive. Guns, Gun Control, and Elections examines current gun control policy and explains how it was adopted by discussing the roles and interactions of elected officials, interest groups, political parties, and the public. Original research on media coverage and public opinion as well as a chapter on state policy (Virginia) make the book both informative and accessible. The book focuses on the utility of gun policy, and its discussion of policy impact is grounded in real-world politics. Wilson also highlights the importance of gun control in the Presidential elections of 2000 and 2004 as well as in some U.S. Senate and statewide campaigns.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2006
First published:	July 2006
Authors:	Harry L Wilson
Dimensions:	228 x 165 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	292
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-5347-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Arms negotiation & control
LSN:	0-7425-5347-7
Barcode:	9780742553477

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