Andrew McKevitt
Discusses the history of guns in America and the development of gun consumerism.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 38min
Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture, and Control in Cold War America
Dr. Andrew McKevitt discusses the history of guns in America after World War II and the development of gun consumerism. They explore the increase in gun ownership, the aftermath of President Kennedy's assassination and the journey towards the 1968 Gun Control Act. They also discuss the transition from gun capitalism to gun consumerism, the challenges of gun control in the 1960s and 70s, and the proliferation of military-style firearms in the market.
