City Of Quartz by Mike Davis
Excavating the Future in Los Angeles
This compelling exploration delves into the social, economic, and political landscape of Los Angeles, unraveling the city's complex history and its transformation into a sprawling urban metropolis. Through a critical lens, it examines the forces of capitalism, urban planning, and racial tensions that have shaped the city's development, highlighting the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, power and disenfranchisement. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a city marked by ambition and inequality, offering a thought-provoking analysis of its past, present, and potential future.
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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