Metropolis in the Making: Los Angeles in the 1920s (SIGNED FIRST EDITION) by Deverell, William (ed); Sitton, Tom (ed) - 2001

University of California Press, 06 August, 2001. Paperback. Good. .

University of California Press, 2001-08-06. First Edition. paperback. Used: Good.

Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2001. xii, 371 pages, illustrations, maps; 23 cm. Tight, clean copy. "Los Angeles came of age in the 1920s. The great boom of that decade gave shape to the L.A. of today: its vast suburban sprawl and reliance on the automobile, its prominence as a financial and industrial center, and the rise of Hollywood as the film capital of the world. This collection of original essays explores the making of the Los Angeles metropolis during this remarkable decade. The authors examine the city's racial, political, cultural, and industrial dynamics, making this volume an essential guide to understanding the rise of Los Angeles as one of the most important cities in the world. These essays showcase the work of a new generation of scholars who are turning their attention to the history of the City of Angels to create a richer, more detailed picture of our urban past. The essays provide a fascinating look at life in the new suburbs, in the oil fields, in the movie… Read More

University of California Press, 2001-08-06. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap.

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University of California Press, 2001-08-06. First Edition. paperback. Used:Good.

University of California Press, 2001-07-31. paperback. New. 6x1x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

Univ of California Pr, 2001. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 371 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.

University of California Press, 2001-08-06. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!