Tells how Los Angeles came to be what it is today. Exploring the cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history via the work of myriad photographers, this book examines the city's critical developments ranging from the real estate booms of the 1880s to the uncontrolled urban sprawl of the...

Tells how Los Angeles came to be what it is today. Exploring the cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history via the work of myriad photographers, this book examines the city's critical developments ranging from the real estate booms of the 1880s to the uncontrolled urban sprawl of the late 20th century.