Bibliograph

School shootings, how can we stop them?, The New York Times editorial staff

Type

Label

School shootings, how can we stop them?, The New York Times editorial staff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-221) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

School shootings

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1050438427

Responsibility statement

The New York Times editorial staff

Series statement

In the headlines

Sub title

how can we stop them?

Summary

Shootings on campus have become one of the greatest and most frequent tragedies of our time. They endanger the welfare of students, teachers, and school staff, shatter communities, and provoke fierce debate about Second Amendment rights and gun control legislation. In this collection of articles, readers will encounter the best of The New York Times's reporting on this sad but common event, including a survey of the history of school shootings in the United States and reflections on why they've become a political hot-button topic. Through these pieces, readers are exposed to the many sides of the debate that rages against a backdrop of senseless violence against young people and educators

Target audience

adult

Classification