Cities, Sagebrush, and Solitude: Urbanization and Cultural Conflict in the Great Basin (The Urban West Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0874179696 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
If you want to learn more about the past and present of the Inetrior West, read this book." - Western Historical Quarterly. "In this well-organized and effectively written anthology, a dozen essays offer varied perspectives on an enduring theme of the Intermountain West: the coexistence of lightly populated countryside and densely settled cities
"book to read to understand the politics of the Great Basin." according to Carl E Kipp III. The book to read to understand the politics of the Great Basin.
In recent decades Las Vegas, Reno, Salt Lake City, and Boise have become the anchors for sprawling metropolitan regions. The policies required to manage their impact, however, often collide with an entrenched political culture that has long resisted cooperative or governmental effort. The alchemical mixture of three ingredients--cities, aridity, and a libertarian political outlook--makes the Great Basin a compelling place to study. The blooming of cities in a fragile desert region poses a host of environmental challenges. This book addresses a pressing question: are large cities ultimately sustainable in such a fragile environment?. Cities, Sagebrush, and Solitude explores the tran