Encyclopedia of Gun Control and Gun Rights

With public perception of gun violence at an all-time high, this second edition of Encyclopedia of Gun Control and Gun Rights is a must-have resource for all libraries. Providing 300-plus entries of in-depth coverage, this encyclopedia is exceptional for its balanced and unbiased approach to this controversial issue. Features include: Easy-to-use A-Z format, with numerous cross-references; Detailed Preface and Introduction provide the reader with a useful background to the debate; New Primary Documents Section; Appendix 1: State Constitutional Gun Rights Provisions; Appendix 2: Statutory and Constitutional Provisions Relating to the Purchase, Ownership, and Use of Firearms; Appendix 3: List of Organizations; Up-to-date Chronology, and Bibliography & Cumulative Index. Combining the history of this important issue with current events and current viewpoints, this second edition will be an important addition to public, university and high school libraries.