The Gun Debate: An Encyclopedia of Gun Rights & Gun Control in the United States
With public debate surrounding gun violence at an all-time high, this new fourth edition of The Gun Debate: An Encyclopedia of Gun Rights & Gun Control in the United States is a must-have resource for all public libraries, high schools, universities and history and political science collections.
Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the fourth edition of The Gun Debate: An Encyclopedia of Gun Rights & Gun Control in the United States. With public debate of gun violence at an all-time high, this new edition combines history with current events. At issue are fundamental questions of constitutional law and the rights of individuals, opportunities for self-protection, and the control of violence and national security.
The goal of this new edition is to present a balanced and unbiased approach to this controversial issue. With a total of 375 entries, 30 of which are brand new and the rest updated and revised, coverage includes recent gun laws and legislation, mass shootings and gun incidents, and new information from the groups who support gun rights and those who advocate for stricter gun control.
Content and Format
The topics in this publication have been selected, formatted, and written with the needs of nonspecialist readers in mind. Emphasis is on the clear representation of facts supported by tables, charts, graphics, and illustrations. Entries range in length from 500 to 3,000 words and are heavily cross-referenced to related topics within the work, and each entry includes a further reading list for additional study.
New entries discuss social movements such as Black Lives Matter, the devices that modify guns in order to make them more lethal, the intersection of gun violence and mental health, recent landmark legislation, and more. Research for this new edition included consulting the many books, periodicals, organization literature, and personally expressed views of individuals with opinions on both sides of the issue.
Special Features
Several features distinguish this title from other works on the topic, and include the following elements:
- Detailed Introductory Essay by the authors is a 11-page overview of the gun debate in America, complete with facts and statistics.
- A Chronology of the debate spans from the Minutemen’s role in 1775 to 2025, when the gun debate weighted heavily on the nation’s mind in the wake of escalating mass shootings and a violent political climate.
- Primary Documents includes 32 original documents, most reprinted in their entirety, that support both sides of the gun debate and span more than 200 years. From the Federalist Papers and excerpts from the Second Amendment to significant court cases, acts of law, and recent articles from reputable news outlets that showcase viewpoints on both sides of the issue, these documents are designed to offer a historical reference point and broader understanding of the complicated issues that surround the ongoing debate.
- Several Appendices provide valuable information, including State Constitutional Provisions, State Firearms Laws, and a list of relevant Organizations
- Finally, a comprehensive Bibliography and Index conclude the work.
With equal coverage devoted to themes of gun control and gun rights, this important resource provides readers with ample background information to this important issue, combined with comprehensive coverage of today’s leaders and organizations involved in the gun debate, alongside coverage of current events and viewpoints. This new edition will be an important addition to public, university, and high school libraries.
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