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Guns in America / by Micah L. Issitt.

From the Revolutionary War to the national crisis brought about by mass shootings in the 21st century, Guns in America provides a historical look at the controversial debate over gun rights and gun control. Chapters provide a detailed look at major events in the debate, including: the shift from sta...

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Bibliographic Details
Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Issitt, Micah L. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amenia, NY : Grey House Publishing, [2020]
Series:Opinions throughout history.
Subjects:
Gun control > United States > History.
Firearms ownership > United States > History.
Firearms and crime > United States > History.
Mass shootings > United States > History.
United States > Militia > History.
Gun control > United States > Public opinion.
Firearms and crime.
Firearms ownership.
Gun control.
Gun control > Public opinion.
Mass shootings.
Militia.
United States.
History.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Foundations of Control. The History of Gun Control in Pre-Constitutional America (1600-1791)
  • 2. Lost Meaning. Interpretations of the Second Amendment (1791)
  • 3. Courting the States. Case Law in the States and the Perception of Individual Rights (1619-1879)
  • 4. Armed Rebellion. Slavery, the Civil War, and Gun Control (1865)
  • 5. Shooting Straight. The Creation of the National Rifle Association and the Introduction of the Gun Lobby (1871)
  • 6. Sobering Realities. The Rise of Urban Crime and the Emergence of Government Gun Control (1927)
  • 7. Dealing With the Problem. Roosevelt and the New Deal on Crime (1934)
  • 8. Who Should Own Guns? The Debate over Federal Registration and Felon Rights (1938)
  • 9. Precedent All Around. United States v. Miller and Second Amendment Interpretation (1939)
  • 10. Fear of a Black Country. The Impact of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements (1967)
  • 11. Assassination Nation. The Gun Control Act of 1968 and Radical Activism (1968)
  • 12. The Problem of Enforcement. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (1972)
  • 13. A Rifle Revolution. The Shift of the NRA's Stance and Gun Rights (1975-1977)
  • 14. Rolling Back with Reagan. Reagan-Era Conservatism and the Ascendancy of the NRA (1980-1986)
  • 15. The Right to Hide. The Legality of Hidden Weapons (1988)
  • 16. Child Welfare. The Phenomenon of School Shootings and the Impact of Guns on Children (1990)
  • 17. The Far Right to Bear Arms. The Right-Wing Militia Movement and the Gun-Rights Debate (1992)
  • 18. Gun Control Takes a Step Forward. The Jim Brady Handgun Bill (1993)
  • 19. Assault Rifles and Civilian Use. The Assault Rifle Ban in 1994, 2013, and 2020 (1994)
  • 20. Studies under the Gun. The Prohibition on Federal Studies of Gun Violence (1995-1998)
  • 21. Innocence Lost. The Columbine High School Massacre (1999)
  • 22. The Civil Rights Debate. Civil Litigation against Gun Sellers and Manufacturers (2003-2005)
  • 23. Regional Rights. City and State Jurisdiction over Gun Law (2008-2010)
  • 24. Hate Crimes. Gun Rights and Domestic Terrorism (2013-2016)
  • 25. Peripheral Issues. The Debate over Gun Modifications and Controversial Equipment (2017-2019)
  • 26. In the Hands of the Youth. The Emerging Youth Movement and the March for Our Lives (2018)
  • 27. Politics, Race, and Hate. The 2019 Mass Shootings and the Government Response
  • 28. Tons of Guns. Civilian Gun Ownership and Gun Violence (2020)
  • 29. Conclusion. A Moment of Reflection.

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