Gregg Lee Carter is professor of sociology at Bryant College, Smithfield, RI.
"[A]n excellent starting point for researchers unfamiliar with
historical gun terminology . . . many relevant organizations and
interest groups, and in this regard the encyclopedia is hard to
beat . . . should serve as the standard reference on many aspects
of guns, gun ownership, and gun control in the United States." -
Library Journal
"Authored by scholars and professionals in the field, Guns in
American Society offers a serious and even-handed approach to this
complex issue . . . This two-volume set will have broad appeal, not
only because of the enduring relevance of the topic, but because of
the quality of the treatment provided." - Against the Grain
"[T]he resource for anyone wishing to explore all aspects of this
issue . . . This work is a fair, balanced assessment of the issue.
Recommended. All libraries." - Choice
"How guns and violence became part of the fabric of American
society is traced through several perspectives in this clearly
written, comprehensive resource." - School Library Journal
"A welcome resource on a topic that will continue to be debated for
many years to come, this set is recommended for academic and public
libraries.' " - Booklist
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