gun control

A collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at gun control in the United States.

"With the tragic rise in school shootings in recent decades, gun control is increasingly becoming a matter on which children are qualified to weigh in. However, without an understanding of what gun control measures are being proposed and debated, it is impossible to formulate an informed opinion. Full-color photographs and . . . fact boxes augment the informative text, which aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of why the gun control debate is so divisive. A list of resources provides a starting point for further research so readers can gain more insight as they form their own opinions"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of gun laws and control, including the debate over the right to bear arms versus regulations, in the United States.

Looks at gun culture in the United States.

"The events surrounding the 2011 Tucson shooting did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of an eyewitness, a NRA member, and a vigil participant as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles from the New York Times that examines the role of hunting in society, discussing the connection between hunting and a range of other issues, including wildlife conservation, indigenous rights, animal welfare, and gun violence.

"Looks at the . . . history of guns in America and what we can do to limit both their lethal impact and the power of the gun lobby"--Provided by publisher.

"This edited collection of data and perspectives takes an . . . approach to gun violence prevention by addressing the question, 'why are we losing the war on gun violence in America?' Although successes and failures in the prevention of gun violence are examined, it is a war we are losing, due to restrictions on research funding, entrenched historical perspectives, structural violence, and perhaps differing priorities or views on what is right or wrong. With this compendium, the editors and authors hope to bridge the growing gap between groups or ideologies, and create common ground to discuss workable solutions"--OCLC.

Examines the connection between gun control and the drug trade, and explores the impact of gun trafficking by drug cartels on the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. Includes color photographs.