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The Way of the Gun : A Bloody Journey Into the World of Firearms by Iain Overton; Baker & Taylor Axis 360 is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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In this compelling and revelatory book, an investigative journalist explores the lifecycle of the gun—following those who make firearms, sell them, use them, and die by them—with a special emphasis on the United States, to make sense of our complex relationship with these weapons. We live in the Age of the Gun. Around the globe, firearms are ubiquitous and define countless lives; in some places, it’s even easier to get a gun than a glass of clean water. In others, it’s legal to carry concealed firearms into bars and schools. In The Way of the Gun, Iain Overton embarks on a remarkable journey to understand how these weapons have become an integral part of twenty-first century life, beyond the economics of supply and demand. Overton travels through more than twenty-five countries around the world and meets with ER doctors dealing with gun trauma, SWAT team leaders, gang members, and weapons smugglers. From visiting the most dangerous city in the world outside a war zone to the largest gun show on earth, his journey crosses paths with safari hunters and gun-makers, paralyzed victims and smooth-talking lobbyists. Weaving together their stories, Overton offers a portrait of distinct yet

Who reads The Way of the Gun : A Bloody Journey Into the World of Firearms?

Author

Iain Overton; Baker & Taylor Axis 360

Publisher

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9780062346070

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Anthropology, Social Science

Rating

3.85 / 5 (39 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13