| An invaluable resource for social studies and civics classes. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of citizens' fundamental rights and issues related to government and society with these books. This new series is certain to enlighten students about the Bill of Rights and the rights we have as citizens, which we sometimes take for granted. This book provides YA readers with a rich historical description and balanced analysis of America's complex and controversial Second Amendment. Reaching back to the earliest arms-bearing democracies and extending to the present day, the book traces how arms themselves, their use, and their role in society have changed over the centuries. The evolving views of government, the courts, and the American people themselves -- both for and against gun control -- are examined, as well as the impact of guns on today's youth.
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