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| About the Book | |
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In his book CARNAGE, Thomas Gabor examines the 1,000+ mass shootings in America in 2019-2020, as well as trends in US mass shootings. CARNAGE explores the geography and demographics of mass shootings, weapons used, extent of defensive gun uses by victims, and the settings and circumstances of mass shootings. Gabor’s analysis shatters the myth that most mass shootings are random attacks on strangers. While such events dominate the media’s attention, the most common reason for a shooting is a dispute between individuals or groups. A disproportionate number occur in disadvantaged neighborhoods, especially communities of color. Gabor offers solutions ranging from tackling persistent poverty, defusing vendetta-like conflicts, and addressing widespread gun carrying to various gun policy reforms. A key message is that mass shootings can only be reduced if both the social conditions that underlie them and easy access to guns by those at risk of violence are addressed.
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“By broadening the conceptualization of mass shootings, Thomas Gabor makes a unique contribution…a must-read for anyone interested in the topic.” “…should be on the reading list of anyone looking to better understand mass shootings…and policies to tackle them…” “…A ‘must read’ for anyone who wants to learn about this significant public safety threat and potential policy solutions to prevent it.”
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Thomas Gabor, formerly Professor of Criminology at Ottawa University, is an international gun policy consultant. An author of 200 works, he has testified in front of Parliamentary committees, served as an advisor to the United Nations, and governmental agencies. He is author of Confronting Gun Violence in America and ENOUGH!. |