The evolution of a social problem: the case of the switchblade knife

We illustrate the evolution of a social problem by describing the history of the switchblade knife and claims used by moral entrepreneurs to change the switchblade’s legal status in American. To investigate this issue, we conduct a historical-event analysis using legal documents, newspapers, magazin...

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Authors: Jones, Adrian M. (Author) ; Fuller, Dan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Deviant behavior
Year: 2024, Volume: 45, Issue: 2, Pages: 287-299
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