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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GUN CONTROL AND GUN
RIGHTS
From Library
Journal
Utter (political science, Lamar Univ.; Campaign and Election Reform)
has written a comprehensive listing
of the court cases, personalities, laws, and groups involved in the
regulation of guns. The book begins with an essay on the issues in the
gun-control battle and a short guide to the court cases and groups involved,
placing them in the opposing camps. The entries, which are balanced
and well written, include photographs and charts. Following each listing
are titles or cases for further reading. Appendixes include state versions
of the Second Amendment, a table of state gun-control rules, and a listing
of organizations with interests in gun regulation or rights. Finally,
there is a chronology of significant events in firearms history, such
as major laws, court cases, and the Littleton, CO, shootings. For those
seeking a reference work in the debate on firearms regulation, this
book would be a good choice. It does not work as an introduction to
the subject, however, because the introductory essay, while excellent,
does not provide a historical overview or tie into the entries. For
research libraries.
-Harry Charles, Attorney-at-Law, St. Louis
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Report,
March/April 2000
"This will be useful source for students as it provides a wealth
of information, is basically objective, and is readily accessible in
terms of ease-of-use and writing style. . . .Recommended."
Book Description
With public perception of gun violence at an all-time high, the Encyclopedia
of Gun Control and Gun Rights is the perfect resource for any library.
Providing 300-plus entries of in-depth coverage (each entry is from
700 to 1,000 words), this encyclopedia is exceptional for its unbiased
approach to this controversial issue. Arranged in an A-Z format with
numerous cross-references, this encyclopedia is especially easy to use.
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