Shooters: Myths and Realities of America's Gun CulturesOxford University Press, 2004 M06 10 - 240 páginas Frequenting gun shops and shooting ranges, and devoting particular attention to those whose interest in weaponry extends beyond the casual, Abigail A. Kohn captures in finegrained and often entertaining, yet always humane, detail how gun owners actually think and feel about their guns. Through her conversations--with cowboy action shooters at a regional match, sport shooters, hunters, with shooters of all ages and races--we hear of the "savage beauty" of a beautifully crafted long gun, of the powerful historical import owners attach to their guns, of the sense of empowerment that comes with shooting skill, and the visceral thrill of discharging a dangerous weapon. Cutting through the cliches that link gun ownership with violent, criminal subcultures and portray shooters as "gun nuts" or potential terrorists, Kohn provides us with a lively and untainted portrait of American gun enthusiasts. |
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... Firearms ownership—United States. 2. Firearms owners—United States. 3. Firearms—Social aspects—United States. 4. Shooting—United States. 5. Subculture—United States. I. Title. HV8059.K65 2004 306'.1—dc22 2003017928 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...
... Firearms ownership—United States. 2. Firearms owners—United States. 3. Firearms—Social aspects—United States. 4. Shooting—United States. 5. Subculture—United States. I. Title. HV8059.K65 2004 306'.1—dc22 2003017928 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...
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... firearms research have all been a boon. I have also been lucky to work with Lawrence Cohen at the University of California, Berkeley; his unique perspective has always proved fascinating and useful. I would also like to thank Joan Ablon ...
... firearms research have all been a boon. I have also been lucky to work with Lawrence Cohen at the University of California, Berkeley; his unique perspective has always proved fascinating and useful. I would also like to thank Joan Ablon ...
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... firearm researchers: Don B. Kates, C. B. Kates, and Mary Zeiss Stange have been especially helpful and supportive. The following individuals assisted me by providing papers or information or speaking with me about their work: Deb Azrael ...
... firearm researchers: Don B. Kates, C. B. Kates, and Mary Zeiss Stange have been especially helpful and supportive. The following individuals assisted me by providing papers or information or speaking with me about their work: Deb Azrael ...
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... firearms industry and are apparently very successful at it. The few (four) that are not whitecollar workers work as low- or mid-level administrators or artists; one was a retired law enforcement officer. There are in fact a good number ...
... firearms industry and are apparently very successful at it. The few (four) that are not whitecollar workers work as low- or mid-level administrators or artists; one was a retired law enforcement officer. There are in fact a good number ...
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... firearms. Gun enthusiasts, like enthusiasts of any kind, take pleasure in the handling and use of the object of their pleasure. Pleasure and enjoyment are slightly different experiences. Pleasure is a subjective, individual sensation ...
... firearms. Gun enthusiasts, like enthusiasts of any kind, take pleasure in the handling and use of the object of their pleasure. Pleasure and enjoyment are slightly different experiences. Pleasure is a subjective, individual sensation ...
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