The Reluctant Metropolis
Author | : William B. Fulton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015046901792 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Reluctant Metropolis by : William B. Fulton
Download or read book The Reluctant Metropolis written by William B. Fulton and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reluctant Metropolis uncovers the stories behind the stories about how Los Angeles has grown and changed in the last twenty years. It portrays a region on the brink of disaster as politicians, developers and even ordinary citizens shape the city's future through shortsighted political gamesmanship. Fulton explores the depths of the anti-urban ethic fostered by L.A. growth brokers to encourage the city's physical expansion.