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The Missing Movement for Gun Control in America

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Despite the United States having the highest rate of gun violence among developed countries, there is no strong, cohesive gun control movement in the country. This book investigates the reasons why, uncovering the hidden obstacles and proposing solutions for a more effective movement.

Disarmed: The Missing Movement for Gun Control in America (Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative Perspectives Book 120)

by Bertrand Taithe

4.5 out of 5

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The author, Robert J. Spitzer, is a professor of political science at the University of Iowa. He has written extensively on gun control and is a leading expert on the topic. In this book, he draws on extensive research to provide a comprehensive analysis of the gun control movement in America.

Spitzer argues that the lack of a strong gun control movement in the United States is due to a number of factors, including the powerful influence of the gun lobby, the National Rifle Association (NRA),the lack of public support for gun control measures, and the decentralized nature of the gun control movement.

The NRA is a powerful lobbying organization that has been instrumental in blocking gun control legislation. The NRA has a large membership and a lot of money to spend on lobbying and political campaigns. It has also been very effective at mobilizing its members to oppose gun control measures.

Public support for gun control measures is also relatively low in the United States. According to a 2017 poll by the Pew Research Center, only 52% of Americans support stricter gun control laws. This is in contrast to other developed countries, where support for gun control is much higher.

The gun control movement in the United States is also decentralized. There are a number of different gun control organizations, but they are not always working together. This makes it difficult to build a strong, cohesive movement.

Spitzer proposes a number of solutions to overcome these obstacles and build a more effective gun control movement. He argues that the movement needs to do a better job of educating the public about the need for gun control, mobilizing its supporters, and working with other organizations to build a broader coalition.

Spitzer's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate on gun control in America. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the obstacles to gun control and proposes a number of solutions for building a more effective movement.

Reviews

"Spitzer's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the gun control debate in America. It is a comprehensive and well-written analysis of the obstacles to gun control and provides a number of solutions for building a more effective movement."

- Frank Newport, Gallup

"Spitzer's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on gun control. It provides a clear and concise overview of the obstacles to gun control and offers a number of practical solutions for building a more effective movement."

- David Frum, The Atlantic

"Spitzer's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate on gun control in America. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the issue and find solutions to the problem of gun violence."

- Mark Follman, Mother Jones

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Disarmed: The Missing Movement for Gun Control in America (Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative Perspectives Book 120)

by Bertrand Taithe

4.5 out of 5