39 pages 1 hour read

Mike Davis

City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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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.