Hovey, Craig/Fisher, Lisa: Understanding America's Gun Culture (E-Book)

<span><span>Understanding Americas Gun Culture</span><span> focuses on building understanding of some of the issues associated with US gun culture and the contemporary debate about the availability and use of guns. This edited volume is unique in that it draws on a wide variety of disciplines and presents perspectives on both sides of the debate. Contributors hail from the academic disciplines of history, social work, criminal justice, sociology, religion, and theological ethics as well as policy agencies. Some chapters examine the issues social-psychologically to help readers better understand dynamics within the debate. Others pose important ethical and philosophical questions about gun culture. Still others address practical policy solutions for enhancing gun safety and minimizing gun violence, even bringing in international perspectives. Together, the chapters create a thought-provoking compilation that offers insightful findings, considers theoretical and practical implications, and invites further exploration of the topic.</span></span>

Drawing on a wide variety of disciplines and presenting perspectives on both sides of the gun debate,Understanding Americas Gun Culture presents a fresh look at the issues surrounding guns in the United States today. The book moves past polarization to invite thoughtful, nuanced and innovative exploration of this important topic.

Craig Hoveyis associate professor of religion at Ashland University and executive director of the Ashland Center for Nonviolence.

Lisa Fisher worked in higher education for more than a decade and is now consulting director for a Washington, DC IT firm.