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Summary: History for a history-less city
Review: We all think we live near glitzy Hollywood-style Los Angeles; we've sung the praises of its temperate weather. We complain a bit about smog; but when a hurricane hits the East Coast, we feel smug that we only have earthquakes. Every one in Los Angeles who has had any of these thoughtsmust read the Ecology of Fear. Anyone who has ever wondered just how urban sprawl came about must read this book. Mike Davis has done the perenially-new Los Angeles a favor by gathering together the facts and insights of this book. The Ecology of Fear reveals how this very real place and its problems are founded upon a number of very poor decisions. This book demonstrates how much of Los Angeles' disasters are simply a function of decisions that are poorly-made in light of the natural environment. Even though we have built and paved mightily, L.A.'s natural surroundings are not going away. Earthquakes, coyotes, hunters, xenophobia, fires (wild and otherwise), land grabs and twisters are all part of what makes up the fear ecology of Los Angeles. If you have ever addressed your local City Council, or worked on a general plan, or wondered why open space was vanishing, or even voted, you should read this book. It will open your eyes.
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Summary: Los Angels raked by Tornados?
Review: The author makes some spectacular claims that would make a good Hollywood movie, but make for bad science. One of the most ridiculous accusations is the "Jewish" media purposely under reports the number of tornados ravaging the LA area. Another ...claim is Winston Churchill wanted to use Anthrax on Nazi Germany during WW II.
This book is very hard to stomach if the reader is looking for serious discussion on the topic of Ecology. The only reason I finished the book was to gather evidence on how the environmentalist movement has been hijacked by radical elements.
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Summary: Ecology of Fear misnamed.
Review: There seems to be a lot of controversy over the truthfulness of this book. I always say, let's stick to the facts. The Coagula Art Journal published an excellent article on this book, which analyzes the facts that Davis presents to bolster his arguments. The end result is that Davis is blown out of the water. His research seems shoddy at best, and willfully inaccurate in large part....
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