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This book is an informed and informative resource for understanding the reasons for and consequences of mass shootings in America. It includes essays from experts in the fields of criminal justice, sociology, and psychology about key issues surrounding the phenomenon of mass shootings and a collection of opinion pieces that provide insights into debates surrounding gun laws and other issues related to mass shootings. The title also features an encyclopedia section containing entries on every mass shooting in the United States from 1966 to 2016 for easy reference and a collection of illuminating and historically important primary documents pertaining to mass shooting events and the broader problem of violence in American society. Accessible, authoritative, and comprehensive, Mass Shootings in America will assist a wide range of listeners, including budding scholars, seasoned researchers, and members of the general public, to a better understanding of mass shootings and their causes as well as steps that might be taken to reduce their severity and frequency. Contains mature themes.

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Jaclyn Schildkraut is associate professor of criminal justice at the State University of New York at Oswego. She is coauthor of Mass Shootings: Media, Myths, and Realities. Jaclyn Schildkraut is associate professor of criminal justice at the State University of New York at Oswego. She is coauthor of Mass Shootings: Media, Myths, and Realities. April Doty is a classically trained actress with a BFA in acting from Syracuse University. Born in Virginia, seasoned in London, and settled in Spain, April Doty brings the sound of a rich and varied life experience to her narration. April's voice is lively and engaging; she brings colorful, believable characters to life in a variety of genres, but especially YA, mystery and suspense, LGBT, and literary fiction. April works from her home studio on Spain's Costa del Sol. When she isn't narrating, she's writing, singing, or hiking in the mountains with her partner, Sarah.

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