City of Quartz
Mike Davis
City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles
Mike Davis
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City of Quartz 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?
3.
“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.
