| Popis: |
The impact of gun violence on the nation is understood, and more so in its urban communities. Nevertheless, research over the past 50 years has not made dramatic progress, particularly as it relates to treating injuries and the rehabilitation process. This chapter builds upon earlier coverage and addresses aspects not well known and significant in the life of communities confronting this violence, setting the stage for interventions to prevent and treat victims. Qualitative dimensions require a nuanced perspective on injuries, allowing a multidimensional picture to emerge to guide interventions. Injuries from a beating with a gun, for example, may not elevate to what we typically consider a gun injury. Nevertheless, this assault should be part of any comprehension of how gun violence takes many shapes. This chapter orients readers to how this book unfolds and the challenges we face in grasping the consequences of gun violence. |
