Abstract This paper gives a comprehensive review of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993, known as the Brady Bill. The author gives a list of those who would be refused purchase of a handgun upon following a background check. The author also explains the relevance of the legislation's name. Next, the paper gives a critical review of this Act, citing both the pros and cons. The author then concludes, with an appeal for stronger gun control.
From the Paper "Federal officials had estimated that somewhere between two and six percent of the overall 7.5 million annual firearms sales would likely be stopped under the Brady legislation (Thomas, 1993). They based these estimates on data from states that already had waiting periods and background checks for handguns similar to what the Brady Bill would require. From 1989 until 1993, California, Florida, Virginia and Maryland had used these techniques to prevent more than 47,000 purchases by individuals who were banned from buying firearms. Despite this success, twenty-five states had absolutely no background checks or waiting periods for purchasing guns and others had vary lax procedures. As a result, thousands of prohibited persons routinely walked into gun stores and purchased guns. Therefore, the Brady Bill wanted to make sure that all states would screen gun purchases in a reasonable, consistent and responsible manner."
Abstract This paper examines the purpose of the Brady Bill which imposes background checks on potential weapons buyers, along with a minimum five-day waiting period on all handgun purchases in the U.S. It also looks at the tremendous political and financial efforts exerted by the National Rifle Association (NRA) in an attempt to defeat the bill as well as the arguments that favor the Brady Bill.
From the Paper "In 1981, John Hinckley walked into a Dallas pawnshop, purchased an inexpensive "Saturday Night Special." With no questions asked and no waiting period to hinder his acquisition, he walked out a few minutes later with a brand new weapon. Six months later, on March 3rd, Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan by firing several rounds from his purchased weapon. Along with the president, then-White House Press Secretary James Brady was felled by one of the bullets. Brady was severely injured and now remains in a wheelchair, suffering from paralysis in various portions of his body. Because of the assassination attempt and the injury to Brady, a federal waiting period for the purchasing of firearms became a hotly debated issue. Dubbed the "Brady Bill" ? after the assassination attempt's most serious victim ? background checks would be imposed on potential buyers along with a minimum five day waiting period on all handgun purchases in the United States."
Abstract The paper addresses the political and social climate leading up to the gun bans put into effect during President Clinton's term in office and explains how the intense crime wave from which the nation was suffering led to an emotional appeal for gun control from gun control advocates. The paper explores the background, provisions and constitutional validity of the Brady Bill, the Assault Weapons Ban and Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Tobacco (BATF) regulations. The paper notes the limited measure of success from the Assault Weapons Ban but then shows where and how the Assault Weapons Ban failed. The paper emphasizes how the pro-control polices and legislation of the Clinton Administration were ultimately unsuccessful in achieving their desired results.
Outline:
Section I: Introduction
Section II: National Sentiments Leading to Gun Bans
Section III: Brady Bill
Section IV: Assault Weapons Ban and BATF Regulations
Section V: Where the Bans Achieved Success
Section VI: Where and How the Assault Weapons Ban Failed
Section VII: Conclusion
From the Paper "Through the 1980s, the American people suffered through a crime wave that was peppered with headline grabbing mass shootings perpetrated with the assistance of media-dubbed "assault weapons." The American people turned in fear to their government, demanding comprehensive crime control. Groups such as the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, formed from Handgun Control Inc., pushed strongly for gun control, launching nationwide campaigns to increase the registration, restriction, and government control of firearms. The results from this push for control were varied pieces of legislation which were passed in multiple states, but the culmination of the efforts for more gun control were manifested in the laws passed during and the policies practiced by the administration of President Clinton."
Abstract This paper gives a history on photography and shows the affects of photography and journalism on American society during the Civil War. It provides an in-depth analysis of photographers such as Mathew Brady and his team, and their role in the Civil War. The paper also discusses the newspapers that published these horrific civil war images, and discusses the distribution of these papers to the masses. The paper gives society's reactions by quoting primary and secondary sources on the atrocities that the general public was exposed to.
From the Paper "Prior to photography, war was interpreted through words, or the eyes of an artist. The Civil War was the first war to be documented with real pictures. For the first time in American history, people could witness the carnage of war, by simply seeing a picture. In addition to this, newspapers began giving readers personal accounts of battles and this increased circulation. With the start of war photography and increase in journalism, the Civil War became a horrific reality to society, and the most publicized and recorded war that America had ever seen."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the female and male perspectives on the roles of a husband and wife in marriage, by using two articles, one written by a man and the other by a woman. The articles examined by the author are, "I Want a Wife," written by Judy Brady and published in Ms. Magazine in 1971, and ?Help! I Want My Wife Back," written by "Guardner", that was published on the internet in 2001. Some of the topics discussed are gender issues, grievances, needs of both partners and how expectations are different depending on your sex.
From the Paper "Second issue is whether all married woman share the same feeling of neglect and exploitation as expressed in Judy Brady's article. Well there can be a long debate about the issue, but I think that the alteration in the attitudes of partners after getting married as discussed in Guardner's article is logically attributable to the grievances expressed in Judy Brady's article since the otherwise cannot be proved. The reason is the same, expectations. Husband and wife have, most of the times, too high expectations from each other. It is not at times possible for the other partner to continuously come up to the expectations of his or her spouse when in fact, invariably they want to. The lack of communication and unawareness of the problem adds fuel to the fire and the relationship gets more and more strained."
Abstract This paper argues that, despite measures like the Brady Law and the five-day waiting period, firearms continue to play a major role in instances of both criminal and accidental violence. This paper presents studies that show easy access to guns is more likely to cause, rather than prevent, crime. The author opposes the campaign to weaken gun laws because stricter gun control laws would deny the right to own guns for protection.
From the Paper "The Glock pistol that killed Ileto is nicknamed the "pocket rocket" because of its power and small size. Since these guns are easy to conceal and carry, they often become deadly in the hands of otherwise law-abiding citizens caught up in anger, depression or other emotional instability. Like Joseph Ileto, anyone can become a target of opportunity."
Abstract The paper discusses the types of equipment used the Civil War period. The paper presents photographers: Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, Timothy O'Sullivan, Andrew Joseph Russell and Jay Dearborn Edwards. The author pointed out that the study of their portraiture offers an in-depth look at the men and women who made a significant contribution to the development of the United States.
From the Paper "Although photography had existed for only two short decades when the War broke out, from the start, the pictures the early photographers created fascinated the public. Their images seemed, unlike drawings and paintings, to capture reality. When the war began, hundreds of photographers began to cover the conflict. In both their studios and in the field, they took numerous portraits of common soldiers and then sold them in a popular card-size format. The Civil War photographers traveled to Army field headquarters and returned with images of the war's heroes. When they went into the field to take their photographs, they carried not only a camera, but also a portable darkroom that was used for the delicate process of wet-plate photography."
Abstract This paper will discuss the federal policy on gun control. By discussing the Brady Act, we can see some of the policies that are part of the law, by also understanding how the Act works, and why it was made. By analyzing all of these components, we can see the origins of this American Act, which helps to curtail guns in the American marketplace, and effectively eliminate guns in the wrong hands.
Abstract This paper clearly outlines the summary of the book and highlights some of the events written by the author in his book. This paper explains Brady's purpose behind writing his masterpiece and clearly defines its theme. Critical analysis of the novel and information about the author are also included.
From the Paper "The Coldest War: A Memoir of Korea written by James Brady gives a first person's account of the second Korean war. In the book the author compares the tactical approach of the army vs. marine rifle companies. Serving as a young marine lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps for a year, Brady tells the story by illustrating to his audience the deplorable conditions of the soldiers and the critical experience they underwent, through his analysis and encountering. The author talks about the everyday events that went on while living in Korea during the war and thus presents to his audience an interesting guide on leadership."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts two political interest groups on the opposite side of the issue of gun control: The National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Brady campaign to prevent gun violence. It also looks at how each group receives contributions.
From the Paper " This paper compares the lobbying efforts of two political interest groups on the opposite side of the gun control issue in the United States. The National Rifle ..."
A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."
Abstract This paper critiques G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload." It discusses the background of the authors, analyzes the purpose of the study and describes the methods that were used. Lastly, the paper discusses the researcher's conclusions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework or Theoretical Perspective
Objectives, Questions or Hypotheses
List Attribute/Demographic Variables
Sample Setting
Research Design
Measurement Methods and Tools
Procedures
Statistical Analysis
Describe the Researcher's Interpretation of the Findings
Describe the Researcher's Generalization of the Findings
Identify the Implications of the Findings for Nursing
List the Researcher's Suggestions for Further Studies
From the Paper "This study quantified the amount of home care input provided to older people living at home. It also differentiated the input provided by PHNs, home helps, and healthcare assistants. The study identified the Nursing Assessment had the highest level of client need among the older patients, while Physical Care Requirements was the least needed by the older clients. The highest mean score for level of need was for Case Management. Other low needs were Environmental Factors, indicating that they felt safe in their living situations."
"This study identified that PHNs allocate a majority of their time to home visits. It also identified that PHNs play a multitude of roles in providing home care for the elderly. The PHN does not only play the role of a liason for general practitioners, but the PHNs also involved themselves in social work activities as needed by older clients. There were cases when older clients did not avail of other community services such as accepting meals on wheels, refuse day care center services, or refuse panic button and safety locks, because of the stigma that accompanied this service. This entailed that the PHN had to monitor these older clients more frequently."
A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."
Abstract This paper critiques G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload." It discusses the background of the authors, analyzes the purpose of the study and describes the methods that were used. Lastly, the paper discusses the researcher's conclusions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework or Theoretical Perspective
Objectives, Questions or Hypotheses
List Attribute/Demographic Variables
Sample Setting
Research Design
Measurement Methods and Tools
Procedures
Statistical Analysis
Describe the Researcher's Interpretation of the Findings
Describe the Researcher's Generalization of the Findings
Identify the Implications of the Findings for Nursing
List the Researcher's Suggestions for Further Studies
From the Paper "This study quantified the amount of home care input provided to older people living at home. It also differentiated the input provided by PHNs, home helps, and healthcare assistants. The study identified the Nursing Assessment had the highest level of client need among the older patients, while Physical Care Requirements was the least needed by the older clients. The highest mean score for level of need was for Case Management. Other low needs were Environmental Factors, indicating that they felt safe in their living situations."
"This study identified that PHNs allocate a majority of their time to home visits. It also identified that PHNs play a multitude of roles in providing home care for the elderly. The PHN does not only play the role of a liason for general practitioners, but the PHNs also involved themselves in social work activities as needed by older clients. There were cases when older clients did not avail of other community services such as accepting meals on wheels, refuse day care center services, or refuse panic button and safety locks, because of the stigma that accompanied this service. This entailed that the PHN had to monitor these older clients more frequently."
A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."
Abstract This paper critiques G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload." It discusses the background of the authors, analyzes the purpose of the study and describes the methods that were used. Lastly, the paper discusses the researcher's conclusions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework or Theoretical Perspective
Objectives, Questions or Hypotheses
List Attribute/Demographic Variables
Sample Setting
Research Design
Measurement Methods and Tools
Procedures
Statistical Analysis
Describe the Researcher's Interpretation of the Findings
Describe the Researcher's Generalization of the Findings
Identify the Implications of the Findings for Nursing
List the Researcher's Suggestions for Further Studies
From the Paper "This study quantified the amount of home care input provided to older people living at home. It also differentiated the input provided by PHNs, home helps, and healthcare assistants. The study identified the Nursing Assessment had the highest level of client need among the older patients, while Physical Care Requirements was the least needed by the older clients. The highest mean score for level of need was for Case Management. Other low needs were Environmental Factors, indicating that they felt safe in their living situations."
"This study identified that PHNs allocate a majority of their time to home visits. It also identified that PHNs play a multitude of roles in providing home care for the elderly. The PHN does not only play the role of a liason for general practitioners, but the PHNs also involved themselves in social work activities as needed by older clients. There were cases when older clients did not avail of other community services such as accepting meals on wheels, refuse day care center services, or refuse panic button and safety locks, because of the stigma that accompanied this service. This entailed that the PHN had to monitor these older clients more frequently."
A review of the purpose, method and conclusions of G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload."
Abstract This paper critiques G. Byrne, A. Brady, P. Horan, C. Macgregor, and C. Begley's article, "Assessment of Dependency Levels of Older People in the Community and Measurement of Nursing Workload." It discusses the background of the authors, analyzes the purpose of the study and describes the methods that were used. Lastly, the paper discusses the researcher's conclusions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework or Theoretical Perspective
Objectives, Questions or Hypotheses
List Attribute/Demographic Variables
Sample Setting
Research Design
Measurement Methods and Tools
Procedures
Statistical Analysis
Describe the Researcher's Interpretation of the Findings
Describe the Researcher's Generalization of the Findings
Identify the Implications of the Findings for Nursing
List the Researcher's Suggestions for Further Studies
From the Paper "This study quantified the amount of home care input provided to older people living at home. It also differentiated the input provided by PHNs, home helps, and healthcare assistants. The study identified the Nursing Assessment had the highest level of client need among the older patients, while Physical Care Requirements was the least needed by the older clients. The highest mean score for level of need was for Case Management. Other low needs were Environmental Factors, indicating that they felt safe in their living situations."
"This study identified that PHNs allocate a majority of their time to home visits. It also identified that PHNs play a multitude of roles in providing home care for the elderly. The PHN does not only play the role of a liason for general practitioners, but the PHNs also involved themselves in social work activities as needed by older clients. There were cases when older clients did not avail of other community services such as accepting meals on wheels, refuse day care center services, or refuse panic button and safety locks, because of the stigma that accompanied this service. This entailed that the PHN had to monitor these older clients more frequently."
Abstract Gun control and laws regulating this issue in the United States have been a controversial topic of debate for more than a decade. This paper explains that since the inception of extreme gun control laws in the late 1980s, the debate of how much crime is really prevented by gun control laws has raged on. The writer explains that it appears that the government and other anti-gun extremists have sided together against others in society who feel that public possession of guns should not be subjected to such extreme laws. The writer provides an exploration of these varied opinions, including that of the Bush Administration, some of its opponents, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and issues sparked by the Brady Law.
The Bush Administration
The National Rifle Association
The Brady Law
Conclusion
From the Paper "The 1994 assault weapons law entails that the manufacture and importation of certain types of semi-automatic rifles are banned, along with magazines of more than 10 rounds. Public outrage and debate has been sparked by an assertion from the Bush administration that this law will be reauthorized, as it was set to expire in September 2004. The Libertarian Party acts as one of the representatives of the public outcry. According to the Party, the fact that the President has renewed the ban on assault rifles results in a certain message being relayed to terrorists and criminals in the United States. Indeed, specifically the objection is that homeland security is being undermined by a law that is primarily aimed at law-abiding citizens. Criminals on the other hand deem themselves above the law, rendering any gun control laws obsolete and absolutely ineffective. The Party argues that Americans are vulnerable to criminals when they are not allowed to protect themselves. Furthermore it is said that the government cannot protect everyone in the country at the same time, and the only other reasonable recourse is to let law-abiding members of society protect themselves. The law then, according to these critics places power in the hands of criminals and terrorists, while disempowering those in society most in need of protection."
