The Behavioral Science of Firearms: Implications for Mental Health, Law and Policy
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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 book investigates how behavioral science principles can be systematically applied to inform firearm-related policy, legal practice, and public safety research. The authors, Gianni Pirelli, Hayley Wechsler, and Robert J. Cramer, utilize their expertise in forensic psychology and law to synthesize empirical data regarding violence, suicide, and gun ownership. They propose a best-practices model designed to move decision-making away from anecdotal approaches and toward evidence-based frameworks that account for mental health and legal statutes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of legal statutes and case law regarding firearm ownership
- Behavioral science frameworks for assessing violence and suicide risk
- Best-practices models for civilian and professional firearm suitability
- Interdisciplinary research from psychology, sociology, and criminal justice
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive history of global gun control legislation
- Does not offer specific technical training for firearm operation or maintenance
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the fields of forensic psychology and public policy highlight this work as a rigorous, interdisciplinary resource for professionals navigating the intersection of mental health and firearm regulation. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for practitioners and students seeking to apply empirical data to complex policy debates.
Page Count:
608
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190630450
ISBN-13:
9780190630454
Psychology
Criminology
Sociology
Firearms
Law
Mental Health
Public Policy