A Companion to Los Angeles |
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| Editor:
| Deverell, William
Hise, Greg |
| Series title: | Wiley Blackwell Companions to American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4443-9095-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital download |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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This
Companion contains 25 original essays by writers and scholars who present an expert assessment of the best and most important work to date on the complex history of Los Angeles.
- The first Companion providing a historical survey of Los Angeles, incorporating critical, multi-disciplinary themes and innovative scholarship
- Features essays from a range of disciplines, including history, political science, cultural studies, and geography
- Photo...
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This
Companion contains 25 original essays by writers and scholars who present an expert assessment of the best and most important work to date on the complex history of Los Angeles.
- The first Companion providing a historical survey of Los Angeles, incorporating critical, multi-disciplinary themes and innovative scholarship
- Features essays from a range of disciplines, including history, political science, cultural studies, and geography
- Photo essays and 'contemporary voice' sections combine with traditional historiographic essays to provide a multi-dimensional view of this vibrant and diverse city
- Essays cover the key topics in the field within a thematic structure, including demography, social unrest, politics, popular culture, architecture, and urban studies