Gerdes, Louise, editor Gun Violence

Gerdes, Louise, editor           Gun Violence 

Greenhaven Press see Gale/Cengage         2011   257p              978-0-7377-4967-0           

ms/hs             Opposing Viewpoints#4 (Gale/Cengage)   VG-BNS          

New edition, updating, and with new material, the

2002 edition of the Opposing Viewpoints offering,  Presents articles pro and con

concerning important topics dealing with the issue of gun violence.     Update of

the 2002 editon of this popular Opposing Viewpoints title.  As with other titles

in the series, this volume presents essays for and against, pro and con, aspects

of gun violence.  This edition explores the topics:  How Serious is the problem

of gun violence?  What factors contribute to gun violence?  Do private gun

ownership policies reduce gun violence? and What laws and regulations should

govern guns?  

Supplemental material includes a list of organizations to contact, an extensive

print bibliography and an excellent index.  A must have for high school social

issues collections, yet accessible enough for middle school readers.      This book

is part of the Opposing Viewpoints series.  The series consists of 259 books at

this time.  The focus of the series is to provide opinions and essays, pro and

con, on hot social topics.       Naismith, Pat