
- 232 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This book provides a concise and engaging examination of the subculture of the Crips and Bloods—the notorious street gangs that started in Los Angeles, but have now spread throughout the United States. Despite the dangers and harsh realities intrinsic to street life and criminal activity, the no-holds-barred lifestyle of gangs continues to interest mainstream America. This provocative book provides an insider's look into the subculture of two of the most notorious street gangs—the Crips and the Bloods. Crips and Bloods: A Guide to an American Subculture traces the evolution of the two gangs, covering their origins in South Central Los Angeles to the organizations' current presence throughout the United States. The author analyzes the ways in which the gang subculture is created, promoted, and perpetuated; shows how the groups currently recruit their members; and explores the ways Crip and Blood culture has expanded beyond the gangs into the larger mainstream society.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Timeline
- Chapter One: Introduction
- Chapter Two: A History of the Crips and Bloods
- Chapter Three: Characteristics of Crip and Blood Gangs
- Chapter Four: Characteristics of Crip and Blood Members
- Chapter Five: Crip and Blood Subcultures
- Chapter Six: Crip and Blood Involvement with Crime and Violence
- Chapter Seven: Blood and Crip Involvement with Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
- Chapter Eight: Crips and Bloods in the Media
- Chapter Nine: Crip and Blood Snapshots: Examples of Crip and Blood Gangs
- Chapter Ten: The Future of the Crips and Bloods
- Glossary
- References
- Index
- About the Author