4 Star Review
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Editorial Book Review:
By Daniella Stewart
Dr. M. Ahmed offers an insightful and fascinating analysis of the complex link between firearms and the United States. With the help of an abundance of data and a critical evaluation of political factors, Ahmed provides a thorough examination of the ways that the deeply embedded gun culture in the US contributes to the pervasive violence and social consequences.
Ahmed's analysis goes beyond basic description to reveal the ways in which vested interests and societal values work together to sustain and even enhance a climate that is conducive to occurrences involving firearms.
Ahmed says that making changes on your own is very important. Increasing public education campaigns is a necessary reaction to the growing number of people who own guns and the problems that come with it, he says. He wants people to understand and know more about his ideas so that they can change the public story and affect changes in the government from the bottom up.
Dr. Ahmed concludes by urging readers to take action and by pleading for moral leadership. He stresses that individuals in positions of authority must act with spiritual and ethical rigor in response to the epidemic of gun violence. This part of his argument highlights a larger goal for changing society, where changes in legislation and culture are guided by empathy and accountability.
In sum, Dr. M. Ahmed has produced an essential addition to the discussion around gun violence in the United States. A stark yet hopeful examination of the factors at work, his book serves as a potent reminder of the need for a less violent and more enlightened society as a whole.
About the Author
M Ahmed
Dr. Basheer Ahmed was born in India and began his studies there. He continued his education in Pakistan and the United Kingdom and immigrated to the United States, where he enjoyed a long career as a psychiatrist, professor, medical director, public speaker, and author of books and articles on mental health issues and Islamic culture. After retiring from private practice, Dr. Ahmed has devoted his time to social service activities and interfaith understanding. A recipient of numerous national and international awards, he was recently honored by the Multicultural Alliance of Fort Worth for his lifelong humanitarian contributions. He lives in Arlington, Texas, with his wife, Shakila, a retired radiologist, and is the father of two practicing attorneys, his son Sameer and daughter Araj.
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