Rampage nation : securing America from mass shootings
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Author
Contributors
Depue, Roger L., author of appendix.
Published
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2016.
Physical Description
397 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Casper College Library - Main Collection | HV7436 .K53 2016 | On Shelf |
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Published
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2016.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-361) and index.
Summary
In the past decade, no individual act of violence has killed more people in the United States than the mass shooting. This well-researched, forcefully argued book answers some of the most pressing questions facing our society: Why do people go on killing sprees? Are gun-free zones magnets for deadly rampages? What can we do to curb the carnage of this disturbing form of firearm violence? Contrary to conventional wisdom, the author shows that gun possession often prods aggrieved, mentally unstable individuals to go on shooting sprees; these attacks largely occur in places where guns are not prohibited by law; and sensible gun-control measures like the federal Assault Weapons Ban--which helped drastically reduce rampage violence when it was in effect--are instrumental to keeping Americans safe from mass shootings in the future. To stem gun massacres, the author proposes several original policy prescriptions, ranging from the enactment of sensible firearm safety reforms to an overhaul of how the justice system investigates potential active-shooter threats and prosecutes violent crimes. Calling attention to the growing problem of mass shootings, Rampage Nation demonstrates that this unique form of gun violence is more than just a criminal justice offense or public health scourge. It is a threat to American security. --Amazon.com.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Klarevas, L., & Depue, R. L. (2016). Rampage nation: securing America from mass shootings . Prometheus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Klarevas, Louis, 1968- and Roger L., Depue. 2016. Rampage Nation: Securing America From Mass Shootings. Prometheus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Klarevas, Louis, 1968- and Roger L., Depue. Rampage Nation: Securing America From Mass Shootings Prometheus Books, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Klarevas, Louis, and Roger L. Depue. Rampage Nation: Securing America From Mass Shootings Prometheus Books, 2016.
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