"This book accomplishes an extremely rare feat: providing a new perspective on an old problem. And it does so for one of the biggest problems plaguing society: gun violence. It is a must-read for every person struggling to make sense of the violence around them."

  -- Sendhil Mullainathan, MIT

 “If you thought you understood the origins of gun violence, think again—this book might just be the key to saving millions of lives.”

-- Kathryn J. Edin, coauthor of The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America

“An extraordinarily important book that challenges conventional wisdom about one of the most vexing problems in the United States: gun violence. Unforgiving Places is provocative, compelling, and essential.”

  -- Melissa S. Kearney, author of The Two-Parent Privilege

“A brilliant, engaging, and highly accessible analysis of the causes of gun violence in the United States, enriched with real-world examples from Ludwig’s experience studying crime in Chicago. Unforgiving Places offers a promising foundation for finally making headway at reducing gun violence in America. It is a must-read for anyone worried about the level of gun violence in our country—and especially those motivated to actually reduce it.” -- Cecilia Elena Rouse, Princeton University

“On the list of challenges facing American cities, gun violence may be the most pressing. Unforgiving Places portrays the problem in deeply human and actionable terms. It is the most important book I’ve read on this quintessentially American challenge. Ludwig knows this work, and he knows what works." -- Michael Nutter, mayor of Philadelphia 2008-2016