{"product_id":"american-carnage-shattering-the-myths-that-fuel-gun-violence-9781684812059","title":"American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShooting Down Gun Violence Misinformation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Don't tell me there's no such thing as gun violence. It happened in Parkland.\" ―\u003cb\u003eFred Guttenberg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 New Release in School Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFred Guttenberg, who lost his beloved daughter Jaime in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and International gun policy consultant Thomas Gabor team up in American Carnage to dismantle some of the most common myths about guns and gun violence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA national disgrace. \u003c\/b\u003eOver 40,000 die each year as a result of gun violence in America. Relative to other advanced countries, the U.S. has a dismal gun violence record. Gun law reforms could reduce the number of gun deaths per year, but many political challenges stand in the way. A widespread multi-year misinformation campaign and assault on truth by the gun lobby and gun-extremists sows doubt about the dangers posed by pervasive gun ownership and gun carrying, as well as the potential effectiveness of gun laws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebunking popular gun myths. \u003c\/b\u003eCountering with strong evidence-based research the many slogans and myths repeated incessantly by spokespersons for the gun lobby and its surrogates is essential if we are to have a society in which kids can attend school safely and people can work and enjoy life without fear of being shot. Over the last 30 years, the NRA’s campaign to achieve an armed society has succeeded in persuading many Americans that having a gun in the home or carrying a gun makes them safer. The evidence is overwhelming this is not the case. Guns in the home are far more likely to be used against a family member or in a suicide attempt than against an intruder. Tackling this and other myths is critical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyths and slogans exposed as false in \u003cem\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/em\u003e include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun owners frequently use firearms to fend off attackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn armed society is a safer society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuns don’t kill people, people kill people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you have read \u003cem\u003eTrigger Points\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Violence Project\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWarning Signs\u003c\/em\u003e, or Fred Guttenberg’s \u003cem\u003eFind the Helpers\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/em\u003e is a must read.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e by authors Thomas Gabor and Fred Guttenberg is a must read. Fred, like far too many Americans, understands gun violence because of the murder of his daughter Jaime. His work with Thomas Gabor to take on the myths around guns and gun violence in America and to present an evidence-based approach has resulted in a book that should be read by everyone who cares about this issue.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Congressman Eric Swalwell, US Representative to California's 15th congressional district\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“What a powerful book! \u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for anyone seeking to counter fiction with fact in their efforts to reduce gun violence in the United States.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Cassandra Crifasi, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions, The Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This book, one I will go back to many times, gives you every essential tool to become a well-informed member of a club I want you to join: committed citizens lifting their voices for the lifesaving changes to gun laws the vast majority of Americans want.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Steve Kerr, son, husband, father, grandfather, and head coach of the Golden State Warriors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“Let me say at the outset that Fred Guttenberg and I agree on very little when it comes to gun policy. But we listen to each other and we constantly search for common ground. This book written by Thomas Gabor and Fred Guttenberg is an important one. And even though I disagree with some of what's written here, I recommend this book to anyone interested in saving lives. Fred and Tom make a passionate \u0026amp; evidenced-based case for facts to consider when pursuing certain reforms, which I'm sure will spur further passionate debate on this issue between us. I highly recommend \u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Former Congressman Joe Walsh of Illinois's 8th district\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Organized around the prolific myths surrounding the gun debate—and there are a great many—the authors, a criminologist and an activist, are motivated by a simple principle: that facts matter. In service to that principle, Gabor and Guttenberg’s highly readable and engaging book is a valuable contribution to truth in the otherwise often murky story of America and its guns.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Robert J. Spitzer, professor emeritus at SUNY Cortland and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gun Dilemma\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Gun Control\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“There’s no single voice more important in the conversation in America about gun safety and avoiding the unthinkable tragedy of losing a child to gun violence than Fred Guttenberg. Fred’s voice rings like a clarion in \u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e where he, along with Thomas Gabor, explores the crucially important issue of misinformation when it comes to gun violence. The assault on truth spreads through every aspect of American politics, and there is no issue more uniquely American or deadly than gun violence. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read on one of the most important issues of our time.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Nicolle Wallace, host of \u003ci\u003eDeadline: White House\u003c\/i\u003e on MSNBC and former White House communications director\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for every gun violence prevention advocate and those interested in the complexities of the gun violence issue in America. Skillfully written and engaging, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e lays bare the falsehoods and myths that have been circulated over decades by those most willing to profit from their acceptance and proliferation. This book is a fact-filled roadmap for ‘debunking’ the disinformation which has made gun violence prevention such a complicated issue.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Donna Wald, president of Grandmothers Against Gun Violence MA\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Smart, concise, well-written, and, perhaps more importantly, well-researched with non-biased, well-respected resource organizations. In debunking the many myths prevalent in the contemporary gun debates, the authors prove with facts and logic, glib slogans do not an argument make. The definitive resource on the misconceptions surrounding our gun culture debates. Highly recommended especially for advocates on both sides of the debate and the general public.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Patricia Hatch, founding member and former president of Cape Cod Grandmothers Against Gun Violence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Since 2020, gun violence has become the leading cause of death for American children. That fact alone should make everyone who cares about a child read this book. We buckle our children into car seats, install pool fences, teach them not to take drugs or go with strangers. We give them medicine when they are sick and protect them from dangerous situations. It is long overdue that we protect them from the most dangerous threat of all—gun violence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  “This book is clearly written and easy to read. It is packed with well-researched, evidence-based facts. The myth-busting in this book provides new information even to long-time supporters of firearm regulation. This is the information that makes us better advocates for the kind of sensible gun laws that will save our children.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Susan Foley, MD, and Rebecca Cohen, co-leaders of Speaking Up for America\/Indivisible \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This vital, accessible book offers a clear-eyed, deeply researched response to the flood of disinformation about guns and gun-related violence. Required reading for all who wish to stem the surging tide of gun carnage.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Caroline Light, director of the undergraduate women, gender, and sexuality studies program at Harvard University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e, Thomas Gabor and Fred Guttenberg masterfully tackle many of the common myths and misperceptions about firearms and gun violence in America. They provide an even-handed approach to sharing evidence-based facts and the realities of this complex issue in a way that will be approachable to audiences. In short, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Carnage\u003c\/i\u003e is a strong primer for anyone looking to inform themselves about the bevy of issues surrounding the issue of firearms in the US.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jaclyn Schildkraut, PhD, executive director of the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium, Rockefeller Institute of Government, and national expert on mass shootings \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Combatting Misinformation on Gun Violence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth About Guns in US History and Culture\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Laws are a Recent Development\u003cbr\u003e Myth: An Increasing Percentage of Americans Are Buying Guns\u003cbr\u003e Myth: America Has An All-Encompassing Gun Culture\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Most Americans Support an Expansive View of Gun Rights and Generally Oppose Restrictions on Gun Ownership\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth About Guns and Public Safety\u003cbr\u003e Myth: An Armed Society is a Polite Society\u003cbr\u003e Myth: The Only Consequences of Gun Violence are Murders\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Violence Numbers are Inflated Because they Include Suicides\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Guns Make Women Safer\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Arming Teachers Will Make Schools Safer\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Violence is Just a Problem in the Inner Cities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth About Guns and Assault Weapons\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Guns Don’t Kill People, People Kill People\u003cbr\u003e Myth: An AR-15-Style Rifle Is a Sporting Gun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth About Guns and Self-Defense Myth: Guns Provide a Net Benefit to Society in That They Are More Likely to be Used for Protection Than to Commit Crimes\u003cbr\u003e Myth: There are 2.5 Million Defensive Gun Uses Per Year in the US\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Right-to-Carry Laws Reduce Crime\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Training Required of Concealed Weapons Permit Holders Prepares Them for Effective Defensive Gun Use\u003cbr\u003e Myth: All Concealed Weapons Permit Holders are “Good Guys”\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Stand Your Ground Laws Save Lives\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Most Mass Shootings Occur in Gun-Free Zones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth About the Causes of Gun Violence\u003cbr\u003e Myth: The US has More Gun Deaths Than Other Countries Because It Is More Violent and Not Due to Higher Gun Ownership or Weaker Gun Laws\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Mass Shootings and Gun Violence are Primarily Due to the Mental Illness of the Perpetrator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 7:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth about Guns and the Constitution\u003cbr\u003e Myth: The Second Amendment Grants Americans the Right to Carry Any Firearm into Any Setting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth about Guns and Freedom\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Widespread Gun Ownership and Gun Carrying Increases Our Freedom\u003cbr\u003e Myth: We Must Choose Between Public Safety and the Freedom to Own Guns\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Violence is the Price We Pay for Our Freedoms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth As to Why Guns Ought to be Regulated\u003cbr\u003e Myth: We Need to Tackle the Root Causes of Violence and Stop Blaming Guns\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Why Ban Guns When People Can Also be Killed with Knives, a Frozen Ham, or Die in a Car or Pool?\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Guns Don’t Matter Because People Will Find a Way to Kill Others or Themselves Regardless of Gun Availability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e The Truth About Gun Laws and Gun Violence Prevention\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Violence Prevention Always Involves Changes to Laws and Public Money\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Switzerland and Israel have Relaxed Gun Laws and Low Murder Rates\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Hitler Introduced Strict Gun Control to Repress the Population\u003cbr\u003e Myth: We Don’t Need More Gun Laws; We Just Need to Enforce the Laws We Have\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Control Doesn’t Work. Chicago has Very Strict Laws and a Huge Gun Violence Problem\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Owners and Nonowners Disagree on Every Form of Regulation\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Bans and Restrictions Don’t Work as Criminals Don’t Obey the Law and Can Buy Guns on the Illegal Market\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Banning Firearms is Futile When So Many Weapons Are Already in Civilian Hands\u003cbr\u003e Myth: Gun Laws Are a First Step to the Complete Disarmament of the Population (the Slippery Slope Argument)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 11:\u003c\/b\u003e How to Combat Misinformation and Change the Focus from Gun Rights to Public Safety\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAppendix A: A Declaration of the Right to Live Free from Gun Violence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Yellow Pear Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042129477975,"sku":"9781684812059","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781684812059.jpg?v=1750953110","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/american-carnage-shattering-the-myths-that-fuel-gun-violence-9781684812059","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}