This page offers a curated collection of crime and criminology books, documents, and audio resources. If you’re looking for true crime books in PDF format, in-depth studies of the criminal justice system, or academic works on criminal behavior, you’ve come to the right place. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the field for students, researchers, and general readers.
Our resources include free PDF books covering various aspects of crime, including types of crime, crimes against persons and property, and crimes against the state. You can also explore audio books for convenient listening and open access materials for free research and study. Use the topical index below to find books and resources on specific areas of interest, such as criminal law, forensic science, and criminal psychology.
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Exploring Crime and Justice: Free PDF Books on Criminology and Related Subjects
Welcome to the topical index for our extensive collection of books and resources related to crime and criminology. Whether you’re a student of criminal justice, a professional in the field, or simply interested in true crime stories and the study of crime, you’ll find a wealth of information here.
This section is organized into key areas, including types of crime, crimes against the person and property, the criminal justice system, criminal behavior and psychology, crimes against morality, and crimes against the state. Within each topic, you’ll find a curated selection of books, documents, and other materials, primarily sourced from the Internet Archive. These resources offer valuable insights into the history, analysis, and societal impact of crime.
Browse the topics below to discover resources on specific areas such as murder, fraud, criminal law, and forensic science. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of crime-related subjects for educational and informational purposes.
Crime Types and Classifications PDF Book Collections
Commercial Crimes Books PDF
Computer Crimes eBooks
Corporations – Corrupt Practices Books PDF
Counterfeiting Free Books PDF
Crimes without Victims Books PDF
Deceptions Books PDF
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Crimes Against the Person: True Crime Stories and Violent Offenses
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Offenses Against the Person Books
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The Criminal Justice System: Law, Courts, and Procedure Free Book Collections
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Forensics
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Crimes Against Social Order: Morality and Public Decency
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Sex Crimes Free Book Collection
Political Crimes and Offenses Against Authority
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Political Crimes and Offenses Free Books
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Crime and Justice Audio Books
Discover classic works of crime and justice in audio format. This section provides access to free audio books, many of which are recordings of older texts now in the public domain. Immerse yourself in the language and storytelling of past eras while exploring themes relevant to criminology and the study of crime. Listen online or download MP3s for convenient listening.
Open Access Resources: Free Crime and Criminology Textbooks and Materials
This section provides access to a variety of open access resources related to crime and criminology, including books, textbooks, and other scholarly materials. Open access content is freely available online and may include recent publications as well as digitized older works. Explore the links below to find resources suitable for your research, teaching, or personal learning needs.
Criminology Textbooks and Educational Materials
Criminal Justice Textbooks at LibreTexts
Criminology Books at OASIS
Criminal Justice Books and Textbooks at OER Commons
Criminology Books at OER Commons
Books on the Administration of Criminal Justice at Library of Congress
Books, Textbooks, Online Courses, Teaching Materials on Criminal Justice at MERLOT
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