<p>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.</p><p><br>* Includes a timeline of significant events related to the counterculture</p><p>* Offers a bibliography of print and non-print resources for student research</p><p>* Describes the symbols, objects, words, colors, and images used to represent the gangs</p><p>* Provides a comprehensive glossary of street literacy terms</p>