Possible topics for individual papers and panels might include (but are not limited to): � Historical perspectives on the role of guns in American culture � Sociological analyses of urban, suburban and rural contexts � Specific issues relating to gender, race and ethnicity � Public health perspectives (viewing gun violence as a public health threat) � Law enforcement perspectives (both theoretical and practical) � Legal issues (including interpretations of the Second Amendment) � Role of the media and the entertainment industry � Economic and financial aspects (on both sides of the issue) � Philosophical, religious and/or spiritual aspects � International perspectives and comparisons with other cultures

Date : 31st March 2017 to 1st April 2017

Place : United States, Ashland

Website :https://acn.nationbuilder.com/call_for_papers

Contact Person:Kim Chartier

Description:

Possible topics for individual papers and panels might include (but are not limited to): • Historical perspectives on the role of guns in American culture • Sociological analyses of urban, suburban and rural contexts • Specific issues relating to gender, race and ethnicity • Public health perspectives (viewing gun violence as a public health threat) • Law enforcement perspectives (both theoretical and practical) • Legal issues (including interpretations of the Second Amendment) • Role of the media and the entertainment industry • Economic and financial aspects (on both sides of the issue) • Philosophical, religious and/or spiritual aspects • International perspectives and comparisons with other cultures

Possible topics for individual papers and panels might include (but are not limited to): � Historical perspectives on the role of guns in American culture � Sociological analyses of urban, suburban and rural contexts � Specific issues relating to gender, race and ethnicity � Public health perspectives (viewing gun violence as a public health threat) � Law enforcement perspectives (both theoretical and practical) � Legal issues (including interpretations of the Second Amendment) � Role of the media and the entertainment industry � Economic and financial aspects (on both sides of the issue) � Philosophical, religious and/or spiritual aspects � International perspectives and comparisons with other cultures will be held in Ashland,United States on date 2017-04-01

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Deadline for abstracts/proposals : 3rd December 2016

Keynote Speakers :

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