The Way of the Gun
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We live in the Age of the Gun. Around the globe, firearms are ubiquitous and define countless lives; in some places, it's even easier to get a gun than a glass of clean water. In others, it's legal to carry concealed firearms into bars and schools. In The Way of the Gun, Iain Overton embarks on a remarkable journey to understand how these weapons have become an integral part of twenty-first century life, beyond the economics of supply and demand. Overton travels through more than twenty-five countries around the world and meets with ER doctors dealing with gun trauma, SWAT team leaders, gang members, and weapons smugglers. From visiting the most dangerous city in the world outside a war zone to the largest gun show on earth, his journey crosses paths with safari hunters and gun-makers, paralyzed victims and smooth-talking lobbyists. Weaving together their stories, Overton offers a portrait of distinct yet deeply connected cultures affected by the gun and from them draws out powerful insights into our weaponized world. Ultimately, he unearths some hard truths about the terrible realities of war and gun crime, and what can be done to stop it. Eloquent and accessible, infused with compassion and humor, The Way of the Gun is a riveting expose about guns and human beings that offers an eye-opening portrait of our time.
Notes
Overton, I., & Waterson, M. (2020). The Way of the Gun. Unabridged. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Overton, Iain and Matthew, Waterson. 2020. The Way of the Gun. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Overton, Iain and Matthew, Waterson, The Way of the Gun. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Overton, Iain, and Matthew Waterson. The Way of the Gun. Unabridged. [United States], Tantor Media, Inc, 2020.
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