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ERIC Number: EJ554669
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
Gun Control: The Debate and Public Policy.
Watkins, Christine
Social Education, v61 n5 p250-56 Sep 1997
Provides an overview and background information on the debate over gun control, as well as several teaching ideas. Handouts include a list of related topics drawn from various disciplines (economics, U.S. history), seven arguments for and against gun control, and a set of policy evaluation guidelines. (MJP)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Debate, Elementary Secondary Education, Federalism, Government (Administrative Body), Government Role, Gun Control, Learning Activities, Political Issues, Public Policy, Safety, Social Studies, Violence
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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