We welcome the St. Louis community to a Book Talk with author Dr. Jonathan Metzl on his new book, What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms, sponsored by the Ashrei Foundation and the Washington University Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity.
In this powerful exploration, Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl, gun policy scholar, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry, and the director of the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, will delve into his thought-provoking new book in which he confronts the complexities of gun violence and public health, catalyzed by the tragic 2018 Waffle House shooting in Nashville.
Through his experience and research, Dr. Metzl challenges the conventional narratives surrounding gun reform and uncovers the deep-seated national conflicts that shape our understanding of safety and freedom.
Dr. Metzl will discuss his journey from advocating for commonsense gun reform to grappling with the limitations of biomedical frameworks in addressing the realities of American gun politics. This event promises a deep dive into the societal fractures that influence mass shootings and the urgent need for alliance-building, racial reckoning, and political engagement.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Dr. Metzl and explore the pressing issues that lie at the heart of our national discourse.
4:00 pm Book Talk
5:30 pm Reception in Umrath Lounge on the Wash U Campus
6:00 pm Event Concludes
Books available for order from Left Bank Books: https://www.left-bank.com/book/9781324050254
Directions and Event Parking information
Parking: The Danforth University Center (DUC) Parking Garage is closest to Umrath Lounge. Located off of Forsyth Blvd, it can be accessed by turning north onto Wallace Drive from Forsyth.
Venue: Umrath Lounge is connected to Umrath Hall and can be accessed through Bowles Plaza on Danforth Campus. Umrath Hall, notable for it’s archway entry points, is perpendicular to the Lounge entrance. Facing the Umrath Hall archway, you will find the Lounge entrance to your left, opposite the plaza deck on the right
Danforth Underground Garage
Visitor parking is available on the first level or the ramp down to the second level.
Pulled tickets must be displayed on vehicle dashboard.
Payment is made upon exiting via the pay station lane (cash or credit card) or via the attendant lane (cash or credit card).
Parking is free after 5pm.
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