Study & Research Social Issues

This Study Guide consists of approximately 365 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Social Issues.
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Study & Research Social Issues

This Study Guide consists of approximately 365 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Social Issues.
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The editors have compiled the following list of organizations concerned with the issues debated in this book. The descriptions are derived from materials provided by the organizations. All have publications or information available for interested readers. The list was compiled on the date of publication of the present volume; the information provided here may change. Be aware that many organizations take several weeks or longer to respond to inquiries, so allow as much time as possible.

Handgun Control, Inc.

1225 Eye St. NW, Suite 1100,Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-0792 • fax: (202) 371-9615
website: http://www.handguncontrol.org



A citizens lobby working for the federal regulation of the manufacture, sale, and civilian possession of handguns and automatic weapons, the organization successfully promoted the passage of the Brady law, which mandates a five-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns. The lobby publishes the quarterly newsletter Progress Report and the book...

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