Name: Sun, Sin & Suburbia: The History of Modern Las Vegas, Revised and Expanded
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Author: Schumacher, Geoff
ISBN: 9780874179880

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Sun, Sin & Suburbia: The History of Modern Las Vegas, Revised and Expanded

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Physical Book

Author

Geoff Schumacher

Publisher

University of Nevada Press

Language

English

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm

Weight

0.48 kg.

ISBN13

9780874179880

Synopsis "Sun, Sin & Suburbia: The History of Modern Las Vegas, Revised and Expanded"

More than forty million visitors per year travel to Sin City to visit the gambling mecca of the world. But gambling is only one part of the city's story. In this carefully documented history, Geoff Schumacher tracks the rise of Las Vegas, including its vital role during World War II; the rise of the Strip in the 1950s; the explosive growth of the 1990s; and the colossal collapse triggered by the real estate bust and economic crisis of the mid-2000s. Schumacher surveys the history of the iconic casinos, debunking myths and highlighting key players such as Howard Hughes, Kirk Kerkorian, and Steve Wynn. Schumacher's history also profiles the Las Vegas where more than two million people live. He explores the neighborhoods sprawling beyond the Strip's neon gleam and uncovers a diverse community offering much more than table games, lounge acts, and organized crime. Schumacher discusses contemporary Las Vegas, charting its course from the nation's fastest-growing metropolis to one of the Great Recession's most battered victims. Sun, Sin & Suburbia will appeal to tourists looking to understand more than the glitz and glitter of Las Vegas and to newcomers who want to learn about their new hometown. It will also be an essential addition to any longtime Nevadan's library of local history. First published in 2012 by Stephens Press, this paperback edition is now available from the University of Nevada Press.

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