An accomplished economist, Dr. Lott is one of the most published scholars who studies crime and any connections crime has (or has not, as the case may be) with firearms. I am familiar with the author’s previous publications, and consider this to be his best book yet.

The topic addressed in this book is chiefly the messaging having to do with firearms policy, so the author’s two obvious goals are to first characterize those policies and effects and then to pierce through the often heated rhetoric about how those policies or effects are characterized to the public. This is not a dry recitation of research facts – it is a forthright description of the ‘stuff’ of public discourse on guns, crime, and safety, made accessible to readers The War on Guns: Armin... John R. Lott Jr. Best Price: $13.65 Buy New $20.19 (as of 06:50 UTC - Details) and fully supported in the reference lists, notes and appendices for whose who wish to check Lott’s work. Because of the author’s dual goals, both the research and illustrative examples from media (the “messaging” part) are included in the copious notes and citations. This work is timely as well, and I appreciate having a comprehensive inventory of topics which percolate to the top of public debate during this political season.

As the saying goes, one should be entitled to his own opinions but not his own facts. Unfortunately, when it comes to firearms there are too many assertions floating around in public forums disguised as facts, and as such these serve no useful purpose if the goal is sensible and effective consensus on ways forward as a community. Thoughtful voters who prefer a fair and balanced perspective of the science underlying assertions they hear made in the media or by one or another candidate should arm themselves with this work so they may judge the speaker accordingly. Lott’s work slices through the emotional haze and helps readers to make informed decisions for themselves.

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