Opinions Throughout History: Guns in America
Opinions Throughout History: Guns in America
Editor/Author
Issit, Micah L.
Publication Year: 2020
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
Price: Core Collection Only

ISBN: 978-1-64-265653-4
Category: Social Sciences - Contemporary Issues & Controversies
Image Count:
68
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
From the Revolutionary War to the national crisis brought about by mass shootings in the 21st century, Guns in America provides a historical look at the controversial debate over gun rights and gun control.
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Table of Contents
- Publisher's Note
- Introduction
- Historical Timeline
- 1. Foundations of Control: The History of Gun Control in Pre-Constitutional America (1600-1791)
- 2. Lost Meaning: Interpretations of the Second Amendment (1791)
- 3. Courting the States: Case Law in the States and the Perception of Individual Rights (1619-1879)
- 4. Armed Rebellion: Slavery, the Civil War, and Gun Control (1865)
- 5. Shooting Straight: The Creation of the National Rifle Association and the Introduction of the Gun Lobby (1871)
- 6. Sobering Realities: The Rise of Urban Crime and the Emergence of Government Gun Control (1927)
- 7. Dealing With the Problem: Roosevelt and the New Deal on Crime (1934)
- 8. Who Should Own Guns?: The Debate over Federal Registration and Felon Rights (1938)
- 9. Precedent All Around: United States v. Miller and Second Amendment Interpretation (1939)
- 10. Fear of a Black Country: The Impact of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements (1967)
- 11. Assassination Nation: The Gun Control Act of 1968 and Radical Activism (1968)
- 12. The Problem of Enforcement: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (1972)
- 13. A Rifle Revolution: The Shift of the NRA's Stance and Gun Rights (1975-1977)
- 14. Rolling Back with Reagan: Reagan-Era Conservatism and the Ascendancy of the NRA (1980-1986)
- 15. The Right to Hide: The Legality of Hidden Weapons (1988)
- 16. Child Welfare: The Phenomenon of School Shootings and the Impact of Guns on Children (1990)
- 17. The Far Right to Bear Arms: The Right-Wing Militia Movement and the Gun-Rights Debate (1992)
- 18. Gun Control Takes a Step Forward: The Jim Brady Handgun Bill (1993)
- 19. Assault Rifles and Civilian Use: The Assault Rifle Ban in 1994, 2013, and 2020 (1994)
- 20. Studies under the Gun: The Prohibition on Federal Studies of Gun Violence (1995-1998)
- 21. Innocence Lost: The Columbine High School Massacre (1999)
- 22. The Civil Rights Debate: Civil Litigation against Gun Sellers and Manufacturers (2003-2005)
- 23. Regional Rights: City and State Jurisdiction over Gun Law (2008-2010)
- 24. Hate Crimes: Gun Rights and Domestic Terrorism (2013-2016)
- 25. Peripheral Issues: The Debate over Gun Modifications and Controversial Equipment (2017-2019)
- 26. In the Hands of the Youth: The Emerging Youth Movement and the March for Our Lives (2018)
- 27. Politics, Race, and Hate: The 2019 Mass Shootings and the Government Response
- 28. Tons of Guns: Civilian Gun Ownership and Gun Violence (2020)
- 29. Conclusion: A Moment of Reflection
- Appendixes
- Primary & Secondary Sources
- Glossary
- Historical Snapshots
- Bibliography
- About the Author