Self-defense Laws

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-96) and index.; 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--; Provided by publisher. Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. Overview: The Legal Principles of Self-Defense / Richard Klein -- 2. Self-Defense Is a Natural Right / David B. Kopel -- 3. The National Rifle Association Helped Expand Self-Defense Laws / Erica Goode -- 4. Castle Doctrine Laws Increase Homicides / Cheng Cheng, Mark Hoekstra -- 5. Expanding Castle Doctrine Laws Is a Mistake / Emily Bazelon -- 6. Not a License to Murder / National Review Online -- 7. Stand Your Ground Laws: Do They Put Teens in Greater Danger? / Patrik Jonsson -- 8. There Is No Need to Change Stand Your Ground Laws / Darn Kam -- 9. Martial Artists Face Extra Legal Scrutiny on Self-Defense -- 10. The Knife-Rights Movement Pushes for More Legal Protection / Richard Grant -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index. Publisher Marketing: These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; At Issue: Self-Defense Laws examines the legal and natural principals of self-defense, the validity of the Castle-Doctrine Laws, the validity of the Stand-Your-Ground Laws, and other forms of self-defense both lethal and non-lethal.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports. Contributor Bio:  Thompson, Tamara B01