Adam Winkler
Gunfight
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393345834
- author:
- Adam Winkler
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Law
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America by Adam Winkler explores the contentious debate over gun control and the right to bear arms in the United States. Spanning four centuries, from the Founding Fathers to the present day, this historical narrative examines the complex stories of gun rights advocates and lobbyists. The book delves into pivotal moments such as the 2008 District of Columbia v. Heller case, which invalidated a handgun ban in Washington D.C., and Ronald Reagan's efforts to restrict gun ownership. Winkler sheds light on unexpected aspects of the debate, including the role of the Black Panthers in provoking the modern gun rights movement. Through its engaging narrative, Gunfight provides insight into the venomous divide over guns that currently divides the nation.
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