REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE IN AMERICA Informing Policy with Evidence and Analysis

Crisp diction and a measured, even pace characterize Traber Burns's presentation of this well-organized and timely collection of studies and essays from a recent conference at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy. The text contains a wealth of information from American and international sources and case studies that explore this volatile and contentious topic. Burns's variations in pitch and cadence move the listener through the mix of narrative and statistical passages, with the sections of case studies moving particularly well. Major shortcomings are encountered with lengthy statistical passages and references to visual aids that are unavailable to the listener. Despite a talented narrator's best efforts, the outcome is a prime example of those few texts that do not successfully transition from print to the audio format. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2013]