1990 work of
non-fiction by
Southern Californian writer,
Mike Davis. City of Quartz examines the modern
history and trends of
Los Angeles from several different angles. Criticized by some because of
exaggeration and some
dubious facts, the book was largely well-received because of its
shrewd observations and has been, in some circles, hailed as
prophetic.
Davis takes on trends prevalent in the development of Los Angeles from a small, backwater town into the teeming metropolis it is today. Examining in various chapters such varied topics as the water rights battles, the development of caltech, the Hollywood entertainment industries, and racism and segregation.