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City Of Quartz: Excavating The Future In Los Angeles (Essential Mike Davis)
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This New Edition Of The Visionary Social History Of Los Angeles Is As Central To The L.A. Canon As Anything That . . . Joan Didion Wrote In The Seventies (New Yorker)No Metropolis Has Been More Loved Or More Hated. To Its Official Boosters, Los Angeles Brings It All Together. To Detractors, L.A. Is A Sunlit Mortuary Where You Can Rot Without Feeling It. To Mike Davis, The Author Of This Fiercely Elegant And Wide Ranging Work Of Social History, Los Angeles Is Both Utopia And Dystopia, A Place Where The Last Joshua Trees Are Being Plowed Under To Make Room For Model Communities In The Desert, Where The Rich Have Hired Their Own Police To Fend Off Street Gangs, As Well As Armed Beirut Militias.In City Of Quartz, Davis Reconstructs L.A.S Shadow History And Dissects Its Ethereal Economy. He Tells Us Who Has The Power And How They Hold On To It. He Gives Us A City Of Dickensian Extremes, Pynchonesque Conspiracies, And A Desperation Straight Out Of Nathaniel Westa City In Which We May Glimpse Our Own Future Mirrored With Terrifying Clarity. In This New Edition, Davis Provides A Dazzling Update On The Citys Current Status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'City of Quartz'? A: 'City of Quartz' explores the dual nature of Los Angeles as both a utopia and a dystopia, highlighting its social history, economic disparities, and the complexities of power dynamics within the city.
- Q: Who is the author of 'City of Quartz'? A: The author of 'City of Quartz' is Mike Davis, a well-known social historian and urban theorist.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'City of Quartz' is available in paperback binding, making it a flexible and portable option for readers.
- Q: When was 'City of Quartz' published? A: 'City of Quartz' was published on September 17, 2006, and is presented in a new edition.
- Q: How many pages are in 'City of Quartz'? A: The book contains 441 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and content.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book? A: The book does not specify any particular material beyond the paperback binding.
- Q: What makes this edition of 'City of Quartz' special? A: This new edition of 'City of Quartz' includes updated insights on Los Angeles' current status, enhancing its relevance to contemporary readers.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: 'City of Quartz' is ideal for readers interested in social history, urban studies, and the complexities of urban life in Los Angeles.
- Q: Are there any notable quotes from 'City of Quartz'? A: Yes, critics have praised the book, stating it is 'as central to the L.A. canon as anything that . . . Joan Didion wrote in the seventies'.
- Q: Does 'City of Quartz' cover current issues in Los Angeles? A: Yes, the book addresses both historical and contemporary issues in Los Angeles, including economic disparities and social challenges.