Gun Violence in American Society: Crime, Justice and Public Policy

By: Lisa Eargle

Book Overview

Gun Violence In American Society: Crime, Justice, and Public Policy provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary investigation into one of society's major social, public health and political concerns--death, injury, and destruction from the use of firearms. Contributors employ a variety of theoretical, methodological, and data analysis frameworks to address different gun violence issues. They explore how gun violence is created and perpetuated in society, as well as the various forms and social contexts in which it appears. The impacts of gun violence on different social groups, communities, and social institutions are also delineated. Moreover, possible solutions to gun violence are presented.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076186704X
• ISBN13: 9780761867043
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"