Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
Nation of Cowards: Essays on the Ethics of Gun Control
  
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.
 
  

Nation of Cowards: Essays on the Ethics of Gun Control (Hardcover)

~ Jeff Snyder (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


7 used from $29.20

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
  Hardcover -- -- $29.20
  Paperback $14.95 $11.75 $6.61

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun-Control Laws

More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun-Control Laws

by John R. Lott Jr.
4.2 out of 5 stars (168)  $10.08
You & the Police!

You & the Police!

by Boston T. Party
4.4 out of 5 stars (34)  $10.88
How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times

How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times

by James Wesley Rawles
4.4 out of 5 stars (58)  $11.56
In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection

In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection

by Massad F. Ayoob
4.4 out of 5 stars (99)  $12.95
Abc's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert

Abc's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert

by Bill Chevalier
4.6 out of 5 stars (30)  $16.49
Explore similar items

Product Details

  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: Accurate Press (October 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1888118075
  • ISBN-13: 978-1888118070
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,703,968 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Nation of Cowards: Essays on the Ethics of Gun Control
90% buy the item featured on this page:
Nation of Cowards: Essays on the Ethics of Gun Control 5.0 out of 5 stars (12)
Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse
5% buy
Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse 4.0 out of 5 stars (475)
$10.17
The Revolution: A Manifesto
2% buy
The Revolution: A Manifesto 4.9 out of 5 stars (844)
$10.19
You & the Police!
1% buy
You & the Police! 4.4 out of 5 stars (34)
$10.88

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

12 Reviews
5 star:
 (12)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Federalist Papers Live Again!, January 24, 2002
By Neal D. Nelson (Princeton, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nation of Cowards (Paperback)
"Nation of Cowards" is a superb collection of essays on the American condition. This book not only addresses the gun rights issue but also makes you aware how far our country has deviated from our forefathers intent - and why. Every page is a thought-provoking masterpiece of insight. While the author sometimes resorts to long sentence structures, if read conversationally, they make imminently good old-fashioned common sense. This should be required reading in every institute of learning across the land. The writers of the Federalist Papers, Hamilton, Madison, and Jay would be proud to call Jeff Snyder one of their own. Highest recommendation!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Message from Author, December 6, 2001
By Jeffrey Snyder (NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nation of Cowards (Paperback)
Unlike most books on the subject of gun control, this book is not about whether gun control works (i.e., prevents crime and suicide, reduces the severity of injuries from violent assault, and saves more lives). Nor is it about whether the right to keep and bear arms works (i.e., prevents crime, saves more lives, etc.). Instead, the essays in this book examine the ethics of gun control, and what the gun control debate reveals about our character. Along the way it also examines the nature of modern American law and government, civil disobedience and revolution, and the relationship of freedom and responsibility. You can find copies of the published reviews of the book, as well as commentary by George Will on the title essay, at nationofcowards.net. Thanks for considering the book!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WARNING! This book could force you to think., December 11, 2001
By R. P. Firriolo (Lower Hudson Valley, NY) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Nation of Cowards (Paperback)
Jeff Snyder's "Nation of Cowards" breaks new ground in the gun control debate. While there have been several fine works exploring aspects such as the historical origins of the Second Amendment, or on the ineffectiveness of gun control laws, "Nation of Cowards" makes the case against gun control from an entirely fresh perspective - ethics.

Snyder makes a persuasive argument that self-defense is a personal responsibility, and that those who rely on the state (or its paid agents) for protection are shirking their ethical duty. Gun control laws are therefore impediments to ethical action by preventing people from utilizing the most effective means of self-defense.

"Nation of Cowards" is a must read for those who have an interest in the gun control debate. But be warned: Reading "Nation of Cowards" may force you to think, and to reconsider the way you look at yourself, government, the law, and their interrelationships.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars An Intellectual Tour de Force
Nation of Cowards is a collection of amazingly well thought out essays. Jeff Snyder is clearly among the most knowledgeable, well-read scholars writing about guns today. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Spartacus

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nation of Cowards review
I found this book on the ethics of gun control festinating reading, especially so in light of the President Obama's recent election and his selection of cabinet members and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dennis E. Karoleski

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Outstanding comment on our current state of affairs in this nation of "entitlement". The liberal out there will hate this book, the patriot will love it.
Published 15 months ago by B. Bates

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
This book is extremely well written and doesnt dwell a lot on numbers and stats except when needed to enforce a point of view. Read more
Published 17 months ago by T. lindquist

5.0 out of 5 stars We are still a Nation of Cowards...
I bought this book quite a while back and it sat around for probably 5 years. I am one of those spur of the moment buyers and have quite a collection of books I have not read. Read more
Published on May 15, 2007 by The Tin Man

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book. Should be on every HS reading list!
Jeff Snyder has produced an historic book. One with insight and far reaching political goals. It examines in detail the continued decline in our (America's) moral self being. Read more
Published on March 5, 2003 by Ronald J. Brace

5.0 out of 5 stars A logical treatise on our loss of independence.
More than a collection of essays on gun control, J. Snyder's "Nation of Cowards" dares one to examine the current condition of our society. Read more
Published on September 5, 2002 by W. Toney

5.0 out of 5 stars A new and refreshing perspective on defending freedom
This brilliant book offers a new perspective on freedom and responsibility. Although gun-control laws are used as a recurrent symbol of the erosion of our liberty they are... Read more
Published on August 6, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thought Provoking Read - No Matter Your Ideology
Whether or not you like guns, you'll find it hard not to appreciate "Nation of Cowards." It is a collection of essays revolving around the issue of firearms in civic and personal... Read more
Published on July 26, 2002 by T. Piatek

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   



So You'd Like to...


Create a guide

Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Books by subject:






i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...
 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.



Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.