A critical analysis of firearm control in post-apartheid South Africa

Summary in English.Bibliography: leaves 87-92.This dissertation evaluates the hypothesis that the implementation of stringent firearm control in South Africa will significantly decrease levels of violent crime. First, the specific dynamics of violent crime in this country are examined, in order to e...

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Main Author: Coxford, Sheilah (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2001
In:Year: 2001
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Summary:Summary in English.Bibliography: leaves 87-92.This dissertation evaluates the hypothesis that the implementation of stringent firearm control in South Africa will significantly decrease levels of violent crime. First, the specific dynamics of violent crime in this country are examined, in order to establish whether firearm control constitutes a fitting response to the problem. Second, some of the important theoretical underpinnings of the firearms control debate are considered