A recent publication by Lamar University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Glenn Utter has been crafted in order to get its readers thinking critically about gun rights and gun control. Guns and Contemporary Society: The Past, Present, and Future of Firearms and Firearm Policy examines various approaches to firearms, including constitutional and legal issues, public health and criminal justice concerns, and perspectives on personal safety and self-defense.
In this three-volume, 861-page reference work edited by Utter, experts delve into firearms in America.
Authors from varied backgrounds and viewpoints share their perspectives on the pros and cons of firearm ownership
The book is available in hardcover for about $165 and in ebook format for about $10 less, from various online and store front booksellers.
The volumes provide details of value to researchers, teachers, students, public officials, law-enforcement personnel, and the general reader interested in gaining understanding on the issues.
