Guns in American Society: an Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law.(Book Review)(Brief Article)

2 vols. ABC-CLIO. 2002. 727p. ed. by Gregg Lee Carter. photogs, bibliog, index. ISBN 1-57607-268-1. $185. REF

Contributed by social scientists, legal experts, members of the ethical and religious communities, and others, this book's 400-plus entries fairly represent the complex issue of firearms use in America. The entries range widely, including many individuals past and present, both in and out of government. A variety of federal and state court cases are covered, as are the ordinances promoted by gun control advocates or opponents, and good background is provided on many issues. For instance, anyone seeking information on sawed-off shotguns, the TEC-DC9 pistol, …