A Companion to Los Angeles
William Deverell editor Greg Hise editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:27th Dec '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
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
“Every Los Angeles-based history, political science, and ethnic or urban studies instructor has been waiting for this anthology. …The book’s overarching aims serve to revisit and reenvision L.A.’s early history and prehistory, uncover long-term patterns obscured by earlier episodic treatments, and influence the shaping of the city’s future.” (Western Historical Quarterly, 2012)
"Overall, this is a fascinating fractured account of various time periods, events, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and urban sprawl in a city that has become synonymous with the American Dream." (Philosophy & Religion, November 2010)
ISBN: 9781118798058
Dimensions: 246mm x 172mm x 25mm
Weight: 848g
544 pages