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Gun Country
Gun Capitalism, Culture, and Control in Cold War America
Book • 2023
This book by Andrew C. McKevitt explores the complex and contentious relationship between America and firearms, particularly in the post-World War II era.
It delves into how the influx of cheap surplus firearms from WWII, combined with Cold War anxieties and unfettered consumer capitalism, led to a significant increase in gun ownership and violence in the United States.
The book examines key figures, cultural flashpoints, and legislative milestones such as the Gun Control Act of 1968, highlighting the roles of consumerism, racial and social anxieties, and the evolution of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in shaping American gun culture.
McKevitt's work provides a nuanced understanding of the historical roots of contemporary gun debates and policies in America.
It delves into how the influx of cheap surplus firearms from WWII, combined with Cold War anxieties and unfettered consumer capitalism, led to a significant increase in gun ownership and violence in the United States.
The book examines key figures, cultural flashpoints, and legislative milestones such as the Gun Control Act of 1968, highlighting the roles of consumerism, racial and social anxieties, and the evolution of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in shaping American gun culture.
McKevitt's work provides a nuanced understanding of the historical roots of contemporary gun debates and policies in America.
