Explains gun control issues, analyzing the meaning, intent, and interpretation of the Second Amendment and reviewing the contending claims of forces on both sides of the debate. Recounts histories and missions of major organizations, and looks into the roles played by political parties, Congress, and the federal bureaucracy. This second edition incorporates recent issues such as schoolyard shootings and militia groups. For scholars, students, and journalists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Praise for The Politics of Gun Control
Robert Spitzer deftly distills decades of firearm policy-making, court decisions, and interest-group mobilization into one readable volume. As a veteran observer of the great gun debate, Spitzer brings an expert knowledge and historical view that few other scholars can rival.
Jacob D. Charles, Duke University School of Law
The Politics of Gun Control continues to provide an authoritative assessment of the many issues surrounding guns in America, and offers new commentary on the growing empirical literature as well as on some of the latest wrenching spasms of gun violence that continue to plague this country
John Donahue, Stanford Law School
First published in 1995 and frequently updated, Robert Spitzer’s excellent work is my go-to book for gun control. It is the single best primer available on gun control, and this new edition should be first on any list of readings on the topic. Anyone with an interest in firearms—for whatever reason—must read this book.
Charles W. Smith, The Ohio State University
Robert Spitzer has written the classic work on the gun control problem: His analysis is comprehensive, penetrating, and dispassionate.
Raymond Tatalovich, Loyola University Chicago
"Robert Spitzer deftly distills decades of firearm policy-making, court decisions, and interest-group mobilization into one readable volume. As a veteran observer of the great gun debate, Spitzer brings an expert knowledge and historical view that few other scholars can rival."
Jacob D. Charles, Duke University School of Law
"The Politics of Gun Control continues to provide an authoritative assessment of the many issues surrounding guns in America, and offers new commentary on the growing empirical literature as well as on some of the latest wrenching spasms of gun violence that continue to plague this country."
John Donahue, Stanford Law School
"First published in 1995 and frequently updated, Robert Spitzer’s excellent work is my go-to book for gun control. It is the single best primer available on gun control, and this new edition should be first on any list of readings on the topic. Anyone with an interest in firearms—for whatever reason—must read this book."
Charles W. Smith, The Ohio State University
"Robert Spitzer has written the classic work on the gun control problem: His analysis is comprehensive, penetrating, and dispassionate."
Raymond Tatalovich, Loyola University Chicago