violent crimes

Explores violence on the domestic scene in the light of the fact that more people in the U.S. have been killed by shooting since 1900 than were lost in all American wars from the Revolution through Vietnam.

"[Examines] issues in the headlines concerning racial bias, crime, and police violence ... Shines a light on biases and assumptions that link race with crime in the media, and encourages readers to reflect on these biases in the information they consume daily. Readers are asked to consider the roles that policing, prisons, immigration, and the media play in enforcing racism, and to examine their effects throughout history, which include hate crimes in the forms of slavery, genocide, and police violence"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses a number of issues related to gun control.

Presents a variety of opposing viewpoints on the topic of gun violence, including issues such as how serious of a problem gun violence is, and what factors contribute to it. Includes a list of additional resources and organizations to contact.

Examines the two sides of the debate related to gun control including policies and practices throughout American history, gun laws and legislation, gun safety, and crime and law enforcement.

"Examines the two sides of the debate related to gun control including policies and practices throughout American history, gun laws and legislation, gun safety, and crime and law enforcement"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the findings of criminologist Dr. Lonnie Athens on why some people are prone to violent behavior.