Guns, Gun Control, and Elections: The Politics and Policy of Firearms - Couverture souple

Wilson, Harry L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0742553485 ISBN 13 : 9780742553484

Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2006

Synopsis

Gunrelated violence remains an intractable problem despite a decline in the past decade. Some believe the solution lies in stricter gun control laws while others think these measures would be ineffective or counterproductive. Guns, Gun Control, and Elections examines current gun control policy and explains how it was adopted by discussing the roles and interactions of elected officials, interest groups, political parties, and the public. Original research on media coverage and public opinion as well as a chapter on state policy (Virginia) make the book both informative and accessible. The book focuses on the utility of gun policy, and its discussion of policy impact is grounded in realworld politics. The author highlights the importance of gun control in the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004 as well as in some U.S. Senate and statewide campaigns.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Harry L. Wilson is director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research and professor of political science at Roanoke College, Salem, VA, USA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0742553485
• ISBN 13: 9780742553484
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 292
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible