Ecology of Fear

This provocative and thought-provoking book delves into the ecological and environmental history of Los Angeles. With a mix of facts, scholarship, and inspired writing, the author outlines the ways in which land developers, builders, and politicians have placed the city in harm's way. By exposing the central role of L.A. in America's imaginary as well as its real history, this book sheds light on the nation's violent malaise and uncertain future.