How US Entrepreneurs Created "Gun Capitalism" in the Cold War.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2025, v. 49, n. 1. P. 153 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Elmore, Bart 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "How US Entrepreneurs Created 'Gun Capitalism' in the Cold War" by historian Andrew C. McKevitt explores the emergence of the contemporary gun culture in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. McKevitt argues that this culture was shaped by the intersections of the Cold War and consumer capitalism, rather than historical arguments connecting it to earlier centuries. The book delves into the impact of US gun culture on domestic and international politics, highlighting key figures and events that influenced the proliferation of firearms in the country. It also examines the failures of gun control legislation and the ongoing challenges of addressing gun violence in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2025/01, Vol. 49, Issue 1, p153
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae070
  • Accession Number:182368536
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