Gun Control and Gun Rights

Roots of the gun control debate date back to our country's founding. Attorney Constance Crooker traces this debate from its origin to the present day. Narrative chapters examine the theories and rhetoric behind each side of this dispute and show the extent to which the rhetoric is or isn't supported by statistical records. A collection of quotes from pro and con politicians and activists illustrate the passionate nature of the gun control issue.

Students will find a balanced, focused approach to landmark Supreme Court cases, gun control laws, gun rights groups, gun control advocates, and the fundamental controversies surrounding interpretations of the Second Amendment. This is an invaluable historical resource exploring an escalating debate in American society.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Gun Violence in America
Why Guns Should Not Be Controlled
Political and Public Voices on Gun Control
Does the Second Amendment Guarantee an Individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms?
The Commerce Clause: Federal Jurisdiction Over Firearms
History of Federal Gun Control Laws
Gun Control and Gun Rights Organizations
Gun Rights Groups
The Battle Continues
Conclusion
About the Author
Bibliography
Endnotes

Über den Autor / die Autorin

CONSTANCE EMERSON CROOKER is a writer and a retired attorney living in Portland, Oregon. Her law practice has included defense of gun crimes. She was director of the office of the Tillamook Public Defender and has also managed a private practice of law, emphasizing criminal defense.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Constance Crooker, Crooker Constance E.
• Verlag: Bloomsbury
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 7 bis 17 Jahre
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 30.06.2003
• EAN: 9780313321740
• ISBN: 978-0-313-32174-0
• Seiten: 200
• Gewicht: 425 g
• Serie: Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America
• Themen: Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Recht > Internationales Recht, Ausländisches Recht; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Society & culture: general, Society and culture: general, Politics, Law, and Government: Law