The author of The Psychology of Gun Violence: How Smart Choices Can Save Lives, Janet Shibley Hyde is Professor Emerit of Psychology and Gender & Women’s Studies at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. An internationally recognized researcher, she applies her deep knowledge of psychology to solving the problem of gun violence in America. She is the recipient of numerous research awards, including the Association for Psychological Science’s prestigious Cattell Award for lifetime achievements in psychological research addressing a critical problem in society.