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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... social world. Ethnography, on the other hand, can combine and interpret these pieces into a richer and multifaceted whole.9 Ethnography fills in the gaps and provides a window for the social world of any given group. These are the ...
... social world. Ethnography, on the other hand, can combine and interpret these pieces into a richer and multifaceted whole.9 Ethnography fills in the gaps and provides a window for the social world of any given group. These are the ...
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... social gatherings with non-gun owners present.21 As de facto members of Northern California's gun culture, they are frequently in a position to defend their interests, often to hostile audiences. Although frustrating for them, this ...
... social gatherings with non-gun owners present.21 As de facto members of Northern California's gun culture, they are frequently in a position to defend their interests, often to hostile audiences. Although frustrating for them, this ...
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... social statements, as in the case of a shooting outing in which shooters fired at old computer equipment.26 This event was called the “Hard Drive-Bye.” It was intended to be social commentary: most of these shooters worked in the ...
... social statements, as in the case of a shooting outing in which shooters fired at old computer equipment.26 This event was called the “Hard Drive-Bye.” It was intended to be social commentary: most of these shooters worked in the ...
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... social contexts. They are almost always made meaningful through a discussion of the contexts in which they are owned and used. In other words, context often determines what a gun means to its owner. This is a crucial point for ...
... social contexts. They are almost always made meaningful through a discussion of the contexts in which they are owned and used. In other words, context often determines what a gun means to its owner. This is a crucial point for ...
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