Sun, Sin & Suburbia: An Essential History of Modern Las Vegas

Sun, Sin & Suburbia: An Essential History of Modern Las Vegas
ISBN-10
1932173145
ISBN-13
9781932173147
Category
Las Vegas (Nev.)
Pages
294
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Stephens Press, LLC
Author
Geoff Schumacher

Description

People all over the globe know Las Vegas as gambling's Mecca, Sin City, the Entertainment Capital of the World, a resort destination that attracts more than 35 million visitors per year. But that's just one piece of the story of this fascinating metropolis of 1.5 million people - and counting. With more than 6,000 people rushing to the valley each month, Las Vegas responded to the influx with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude, all while coping with enormous economic, social and political challenges. This carefully documented history focuses on the most exciting and chaotic decade in Las Vegas history: the 1990s. Veteran journalist Geoff Schumacher captures the true essence of Las Vegas, seeing past the neon and discovering the multi-faceted communities beyond.

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