Guns, Gun Violence and Gun Homicides: Perspectives from the Caribbean, Global South and Beyond

This book provides in-depth coverage of guns, gun violence, and gun homicides from a variety of perspectives, including gender, suicide, peaceology, and police (in)action. It addresses the pervasive issue of guns, gun violence, and gun homicides, authored by Social Science experts and premised on epistemological diversity, inclusivity, and knowledge production in the Global South. It is valuable to students, criminologists, policymakers, criminal justice system officials, and laypersons, providing fascinating, provocative, informative, clearly presented, and solution-oriented chapters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of guns, gun violence, and gun homicides, offering a multi-faceted exploration from various perspectives. It encompasses gender, suicide, peaceology, and police (in)action, reflecting the evolving perceptions and scholarly pursuits in under-researched regions worldwide. By embracing epistemological diversity, inclusivity, and knowledge production in the Global South, the book provides a thorough examination of the pervasive issue of guns and their destructive impact. Authored by a diverse group of Social Science experts, the chapters within this volume offer captivating, thought-provoking, informative, well-structured, and solution-oriented content. This book holds particular appeal to students, criminologists, policymakers, criminal justice system officials, and laypersons alike. Its invaluable insights are particularly valuable to policymakers at different government levels, as they provide guidance on addressing the social challenges posed by guns and gun violence in their respective jurisdictions.

Weight: 518g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030845209
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022