Here are ten bestselling books about criminal justice education. Relatively low in price, these easy-to-read books focus on topics relevant to the student of criminal justice and law enforcement. For convenience, they are listed alphabetically by title.
1. “Basic Concepts Of Legal Thought,” by George P. Fletcher, examines the basics of legal thought and is a good introduction for non-lawyers.
2. “Computer Forensics And Cyber Crime,” by Marjie Britz, introduces students to computer crimes and the techniques used to investigate them.
3. “Crime Prevention,” by Steven P. Lab, examines the various types of crime prevention in America today.
4. “Criminology Theory,” by Franklin P. Williams, covers all the sociological theories of crime.
5. “Introduction To Forensic Psychology,” by Curt R. Barol, introduces students to the various fields of study within forensic psychology.
6. “Judicial Process In America,” by Robert A. Carp, offers a comprehensive look at the American judicial system.
7. “Profiling Violent Crimes,” by Ronald M. Holmes, covers criminal behavior theories, psychological profiling, and more.
8. “Terrorism And Homeland Security,” by Jonathan Randall White, provides an introduction to terrorism and how it functions.
9. “Theories Of Delinquency,” by Donald J. Shoemaker, surveys various theories to understanding delinquent behavior.
10. “Trusted Criminals,” by David O. Friedrichs, examines white collar crime and the criminal justice response.