The Behavioral Science of Firearms: A Mental Health Perspective on Guns, Suicide, and Violence
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Author Description
The Behavioral Science of Firearms focuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant case law and legal statutes, as well as issues pertaining to violence, suicide, and gun safety. Additional topics include civilian firearm ownership suitability; considerations for relevant professions (such as the military, law enforcement, and corrections); self-care; and more. Concepts are presented via a best-practices model that promotes empirically-supported decision-making. Drawing on a range of arenas such as psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and law, The Behavioral Science of Firearms is an essential resource for a wide readership, including practitioners, institutional and law enforcement personnel, legislators, and academicians and students in fields such as psychology, criminal justice, and public health.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how behavioral science principles can be systematically applied to inform firearm-related policy, clinical practice, and research. The authors, Gianni Pirelli, Hayley Wechsler, and Robert J. Cramer, utilize their expertise in psychology and law to synthesize empirical data regarding violence, suicide, and safety. They propose a best-practices framework designed to move beyond ideological debate toward evidence-based decision-making in both public and professional sectors.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of legal statutes and relevant case law regarding firearm ownership.
- Behavioral frameworks for assessing civilian firearm suitability.
- Risk mitigation strategies for military, law enforcement, and corrections personnel.
- Empirical data on the intersection of mental health, suicide, and gun violence.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a comprehensive history of global gun control legislation.
- It does not offer specific technical manuals for firearm maintenance or mechanical operation.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a foundational text for bridging the gap between psychological research and legal policy. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for professionals and students in the fields of criminal justice and public health.
Page Count:
648
Publication Date:
2018-11-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190630434
ISBN-13:
9780190630430
Psychology
United States
Professional Career & Trade
Firearms
Sociology
Mentally ill
Firearm Policy
Law
Public Health
Criminology
Public Policy