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Thought you might find this interesting... A Phenomenon in Search of a Theory / Recent Citations to Michael Bellesiles' Publications
15 Pages Posted: Last revised: 25 Jun 2025 Seth Barrett Tillman
National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUI Maynooth) - Faculty of Law
Date Written: June 24, 2025 Abstract
I intend to describe a phenomenon. I do not intend to explain it. Perhaps others can do so. By way of background … Michael Bellesiles, a history professor at Emory University, published a variety of journal articles on gun ownership during the colonial era and post-independence period. In 2000, he published a book: Arming America. In 2001, it won the Bancroft Prize. In 2002, the prize was rescinded. It was rescinded in large part in response to scholarly criticism. Unsurprisingly, Bellesiles' articles and book influenced public debate, scholarship, and judicial opinions in regard to gun control. Bellesiles and his publications were once cited actively, and then such citations dried up. But now, it appears that his publications are being cited again.
Perhaps we should ask why?
Suggested Citation: Tillman, Seth Barrett, A Phenomenon in Search of a Theory / Recent Citations to Michael Bellesiles' Publications (June 24, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=
Abstract
I intend to describe a phenomenon. I do not intend to explain it. Perhaps others can do so. By way of background … Michael Bellesiles, a history professor at Emory University, published a variety of journal articles on gun ownership during the colonial era and post-independence period. In 2000, he published a book: Arming America. In 2001, it won the Bancroft Prize. In 2002, the prize was rescinded. It was rescinded in large part in response to scholarly criticism. Unsurprisingly, Bellesiles' articles and book influenced public debate, scholarship, and judicial opinions in regard to gun control. Bellesiles and his publications were once cited actively, and then such citations dried up. But now, it appears that his publications are being cited again. From Instapundit
SOME VERY SHADY CITATIONS IN LOWER-COURT SECOND AMENDMENT CASES: Seth Barrett Tillman: A Phenomenon in Search of a Theory / Recent Citations to Michael Bellesiles’ Publications.
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ReplyDeleteA Phenomenon in Search of a Theory / Recent Citations to Michael Bellesiles' Publications
15 Pages Posted: Last revised: 25 Jun 2025
Seth Barrett Tillman
National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUI Maynooth) - Faculty of Law
Date Written: June 24, 2025
Abstract
I intend to describe a phenomenon. I do not intend to explain it. Perhaps others can do so. By way of background … Michael Bellesiles, a history professor at Emory University, published a variety of journal articles on gun ownership during the colonial era and post-independence period. In 2000, he published a book: Arming America. In 2001, it won the Bancroft Prize. In 2002, the prize was rescinded. It was rescinded in large part in response to scholarly criticism. Unsurprisingly, Bellesiles' articles and book influenced public debate, scholarship, and judicial opinions in regard to gun control. Bellesiles and his publications were once cited actively, and then such citations dried up. But now, it appears that his publications are being cited again.
Perhaps we should ask why?
Suggested Citation:
Tillman, Seth Barrett, A Phenomenon in Search of a Theory / Recent Citations to Michael Bellesiles' Publications (June 24, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=
Abstract
I intend to describe a phenomenon. I do not intend to explain it. Perhaps others can do so. By way of background … Michael Bellesiles, a history professor at Emory University, published a variety of journal articles on gun ownership during the colonial era and post-independence period. In 2000, he published a book: Arming America. In 2001, it won the Bancroft Prize. In 2002, the prize was rescinded. It was rescinded in large part in response to scholarly criticism. Unsurprisingly, Bellesiles' articles and book influenced public debate, scholarship, and judicial opinions in regard to gun control. Bellesiles and his publications were once cited actively, and then such citations dried up. But now, it appears that his publications are being cited again.
From Instapundit
SOME VERY SHADY CITATIONS IN LOWER-COURT SECOND AMENDMENT CASES: Seth Barrett Tillman: A Phenomenon in Search of a Theory / Recent Citations to Michael Bellesiles’ Publications.