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Handbook of Gun Violence / edited by Nicholas D. Thomson.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Firearms and crime.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1268 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : Academic Press, [2025]
- Summary:
- Handbook of Gun Violence provides a comprehensive review of the complex world of gun violence. From its roots in epidemiology and public health to the intricacies of biopsychosocial risk factors to criminological and forensic considerations, this book offers an interdisciplinary exploration of a pressing societal issue. Sections cover everything from the history of firearm injury prevention research to the social, political, and policy implications surrounding gun violence. This book focuses on evidence-based strategies and emerging research areas, and equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of gun violence prevention, intervention, research, and policy. With contributions from leading experts across various fields, including scientists from the CDC and NIH, this handbook provides invaluable insights into understanding, preventing, and addressing gun violence.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Handbook of Gun Violence
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Section A: Epidemiology/Public health
- Chapter 1: The history of firearm injury prevention research
- Firearm injury and death: Why should we care?
- Firearm injury prevention: Why is research needed?
- The creation of the field of injury prevention science
- The 1980-1990s
- The 1990-2010s
- The turning tide: Increasing rates of firearm injury spark change
- Building the field
- The creation of a National Research Society
- Looking forward
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2: The public health approach for firearm violence and injury prevention
- Introduction
- Epidemiological trends in firearm violence
- Socioecological model
- Haddon matrix for injury prevention
- Structural level
- Community level
- Relationship level
- Individual level Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780323952736
- 0323952739
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