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Author:
Gore, Rob, 1977- author.
Title:
Treating violence : an emergency room doctor takes on a deadly American epidemic / Rob Gore.
Publisher:
Beacon Press,
Copyright Date:
2024
Description:
200 pages ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Gore, Rob,--1977-
African Americans.
Physicians.
Violence.
New York (N.Y.)
African American.
physicians.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
Personal narratives.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Confronting Violence -- Losing Willis -- Jumped -- F The Police -- Getting on Track -- The SWATS, RED DOGs, and the Reality Outside the Morehouse Gates -- Ruff Buff and the Price of Disinvestment -- Treat Suffering, Know Suffering -- Something Exciting -- The Pipeline -- Violence in the Rubble -- Do Something -- The Many Faces of Violence -- The KAVI Way -- In Honor of Willis -- Resources for Violence Prevention and Treatment.
Summary:
"The inspiring story of a Black doctor deeply affected by the violence in his childhood that plagued his Brooklyn community who was determined to be a force for change and dedicated himself to addressing trauma and violence as public health issues"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0807020168
9780807020166
LCCN:
2023041985
Locations:
CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

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