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A Philosophy of Gun ViolenceThe Gun Problem

A Philosophy of Gun Violence: The Gun Problem [This introductory chapter provides an overview of how firearms have evolved over centuries and throughout cultures. An evidence-based approach is used to interpret modern data on gun violence, and the assertion is made that the United States is experiencing a “gun epidemic” with significantly higher rates of gun ownership and gun-related violence, compared to its peer countries. Demographics and reasons for gun ownership are explored in this chapter to help frame the data in a more personalized way.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Philosophy of Gun ViolenceThe Gun Problem

Reid, Alan J.
Springer Journals — Aug 21, 2022
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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
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978-3-031-11003-0
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1 –35
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-11004-7_1
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[This introductory chapter provides an overview of how firearms have evolved over centuries and throughout cultures. An evidence-based approach is used to interpret modern data on gun violence, and the assertion is made that the United States is experiencing a “gun epidemic” with significantly higher rates of gun ownership and gun-related violence, compared to its peer countries. Demographics and reasons for gun ownership are explored in this chapter to help frame the data in a more personalized way.]

Published: Aug 21, 2022

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