by Tamara Thompson, Book Editor
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Thompson, Tamara,--editor. Series: At Issue Physical details: 101 pages ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Self-defense (Law) | Crime prevention | JUVENILE NONFICTION / Law & Crime.
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Rural High School | 345.73 THO | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-96) and index.
Overview : the legal principles of self-defense / Richard Klein -- Self-defense is a natural right / David Kopel -- The National Rifle Association helped expand self-defense laws / Erica Goode -- Castle-doctrine laws increase homicides / Cheng Cheng and Mark Hoekstra -- Expanding castle-doctrine laws is a mistake / Emily Bazelon -- Not a "license to murder" / National review online -- Stand-your-ground laws : do they put teens in greater danger? / Patrik Jonsson -- There is no need to change stand-your-ground laws / Dara Kam -- Martial artists face extra legal scrutiny on self-defense / Peter B. King -- The knife-rights movement pushes for more legal protection / Richard Grant.
"At Issue: Self-Defense Laws: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--