Description
Through the lens of a devastating 1988 school shooting in Virginia Beach, this investigative work examines how a handgun originally designed for urban warfare became a favored weapon in America’s inner cities. It traces the interconnected worlds of gun manufacturers, dealers, enthusiasts, and propagandists, revealing how firearms move from design and marketing into the hands of those who may use them to deadly effect. With meticulous reporting and compelling narrative, the book probes America’s deeply rooted gun culture, the ease of obtaining lethal weapons, and the human cost of weak controls. It also considers practical solutions to the nation’s epidemic of gun violence, making this both a revealing case study and a broader examination of a persistent public crisis.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1995
280 pages
ISBN: 9780679759270
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Details
First Published
1994
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lethal Passage by Erik Larson.