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Mike DavisCity of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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How does Davis describe Los Angeles’ Catholic renaissance, and why is this important for the city as a whole?
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How does Davis treat the subject of utopia in his study of Los Angeles? Does he present a fixed or mutable idea of the state?
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“There is no power structure here—only people who think they are it.” Do you agree with Colonel Otis’ statement about Los Angeles? Give reasons for your answer.
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