The Reluctant Metropolis: The Politics of Urban Growth in Los AngelesSolano Press Books, 1997 - 395 páginas 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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The Reluctant Metropolis: The Politics of Urban Growth in Los Angeles William Fulton Vista previa limitada - 2001 |
The Reluctant Metropolis: The Politics of Urban Growth in Los Angeles William Fulton Vista de fragmentos - 2001 |
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