| 1. In Cold Blood | 
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By: Truman Capote
Publisher: Vintage
February 01, 1994
Great book, book is written well. He is a classic that will live on and so will this book!... more
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| 2. Fatal System Error: The Hunt for the New Crime Lords Who are Bringing Down the Internet | 
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By: Joseph Menn
Publisher: PublicAffairs
January 26, 2010
I enjoyed this book thoroughly because of my interest in the subject matter. I would recommend it to anyone seeking an informative and thrilling exposure to the world of cybersecurity (or lack thereof)... more
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| 3. Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets |
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By: Sudhir Venkatesh
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
December 30, 2008
This book follows a young graduate student from the University of Chicago as he naively wanders into a housing project on Chicago's South Side, and a chance meeting with an up-and-coming gang leader, J.T., gives him almost unlimited access to one of the largest crack cocaine dealing gangs in Chicago.
It is fascinating to watch Sudhir become entangled and embedded with the tenants and... more
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| 4. Discipline & Punish: The Birth of the Prison | 
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By: Michel Foucault
Publisher: Vintage
April 25, 1995
I'm not a big fan of theory in the English discipline. I'm more on the creative writing side. However, I thoroughly enjoyed Foucault's discussion on the Panopticon. If anything, just skip to that section and read it. I'm surprised that more prisons are not like that. Brilliant visionary and nice read. Don't get discouraged by the timely references in the beginning. It sets up the meat of the discussion... more
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| 5. Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice |
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By: Joycelyn M. Pollock
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
December 02, 2008
I've used this book for the last couple years, and in fact I am one of the listed reviewers the publisher used for the last edition. I think the author does a decent job of presenting the material overall. Thbe book has a very pro-CJ approach, which makes it a good choice for students. There are other books on the market that take a more "preachy" approach to ethics, and you can tell the authors often... more
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| 6. Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A.Gang Member |
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By: Sanyika Shakur
Publisher: Pan Books
July 22, 1994
This is an excellent memoir about a Crips gang member. Easy to read and well worth the time. ... more
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| 7. Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century (10th Edition) | 
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By: Frank J. Schmalleger
Publisher: Prentice Hall
February 10, 2008
had to have for class, very informative, words VERY small, had to use a magnifier to read... more
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| 8. Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (College Edition) (9th Edition) |
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By: Richard Saferstein
Publisher: Prentice Hall
July 03, 2006
I bought this book for my CSI forensic class and can't believe the savings purchased through Amazon.com. I saved well over 40%. The quality of the purchase was fantastic, and I literally received the book within 24 hours of the purchase date. This is my first time using Amazon.com and cannot believe the savings and the awesome Customer Service I received when I had a question. I definitely will... more
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| 9. G-Dog and the Homeboys: Father Greg Boyle and the Gangs of East Los Angeles |
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By: Celeste Fremon
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
August 16, 2008
Regardless of whether you read for enjoyment or entering the field of Behavior Analysis in Criminal Justice, this book offers an intimate view of relationships between society, law enforcement, a Jesuit Priest, and gangs. I highly recommend adding this one to your book collection... more
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| 10. Study Guide for Siegel's Criminology: The Core |
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By: Larry J. Siegel
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
March 10, 2010
This was my first time ordering a used item, so I was a little concerned, but then pleasantly suprised. The book arrived on time, and in great condition. I will definately order another used book from Amazon. ... more
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