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Publishers Weekly Review – The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic

In this insightful and cautiously optimistic account, psychologist Peterson and sociologist Densley present findings from their study of nearly 200 mass shootings in the U.S. between 1966 and 2020. Drawing on trial transcripts, media reports, and interviews with perpetrators, their friends and family, and survivors, Peterson and Densley identify … [Read more...]

KIRKUS reviews: “The Violence Project”

“a bracing compilation of mass shooter profiles and first-person accounts from violent criminals... a multifaceted study that is alternately horrifying, depressing, and even hopeful...A distressing, critical study in the understanding, processing, and prevention of mass-casualty gun violence.” Read the full review from Kirkus Here Preorder on … [Read more...]

Buzz Books Fall/Winter Preview: Nonfiction Part 1

Not everyday you get mentioned in the same breath as #Fauci, @ChrisCuomo, David Attenborough, @JaneGoodallInst, @willsommer, @MichaelEDyson, @sapinker but The Violence Project is a @PublishersLunch nonfiction "buzz book". Coming Sept 7th @ABRAMSbooks - from Twitter Preorder on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419752952/ Read the Full … [Read more...]

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