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The Politics of Gun Control, 3rd Edition
Robert J. Spitzer
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July 2005 -  The authoritative standard for anyone seeking wide-ranging and fair-minded analysis of the American gun debate, The Politics of Gun Control hones in on three key culture shocks that shape the politics of gun control in America today: - the shooting at Columbine High School
- the clearly delineated positions on the gun issue staked out in the 2000 election
- and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Written with insight and showcasing the wide-ranging debate, this third edition also examines such important issues as: - the proliferation of concealed-carry laws
- liability lawsuits filed against gun manufacturers
- NRA political funding of Republicans, and
- the controversy surrounding the assault weapons ban,
bringing this popular and well-respected book right up to date.
Robert J. Spitzer is Distinguished Service Professor of political science at the State University of New York College at Cortland. He frequently contributes to the Today Show, Good Morning America, The News Hour With Jim Lehrer, CNN, ABC Nightly News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, and the Christian Science Monitor.
"Robert Spitzer offers a formula that might move the gun debate off dead center." - E. J. Dionne Jr., Washington Post
"Innovative and thoughtful analysis. Spitzer brilliantly explains the issues and sheds light on the way we conduct politics and make policy." - Gary Bryner, Brigham Young University
"Spitzer offers a comprehensive, even-handed account of the American romance with guns." - Marie Provine, Syracuse University
"A terrific book––thorough, informative, and balanced." - John T. Tierney, Boston College
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