A Companion to Los Angeles

This <i>Companion</i> contains 25 original essays by writers and scholars who present an expert assessment of the best and most important work to date on the complex history of Los Angeles. <ul> <li>The first <i>Companion</i> providing a historical survey of Los Angeles, incorporating critical, multi-disciplinary themes and innovative scholarship</li> <li>Features essays from a range of disciplines, including history, political science, cultural studies, and geography</li> <li>Photo essays and ‘contemporary voice’ sections combine with traditional historiographic essays to provide a multi-dimensional view of this vibrant and diverse city</li> <li>Essays cover the key topics in the field within a thematic structure, including demography, social unrest, politics, popular culture, architecture, and urban studies<br /> </li> </ul>