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020 _a0275982564 (hbk):
_b49.95 USD
100 1 _aCUKIER Wendy
245 _aThe global gun epidemic:
_bfrom Saturday Night Specials to AK-47s /
_cWendy Cukier and Victor W Sidel
260 _aWestport CT:
_bPraeger,
_c2006
300 _axix, 310 p.
520 _aStudy of small arms that covers their spread, use, and impact on societies around the world. Also considers measures taken to control guns both at national and international levels. Concludes that the United States bears a good share of responsibility for the present situation because it is the largest small arms manufacturer in the world and has among the weakest gun control laws. Calls for the US to improve its own gun laws and to participate fully in international small arms control arrangements.
650 _aSMALL ARMS
650 _aARMS CONTROL
650 _aARMS PROLIFERATION
700 _aSIDEL Victor W
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