The Reluctant Metropolis

The Reluctant Metropolis
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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.


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