Synopsis:

"Sun, Sin & Suburbia" is a history of modern Las Vegas, focusing on the rapid development of the city starting during World War II. Las Vegas started as a tiny railroad town and has developed into a major modern metropolis of 2 million people in just about 100 years. The book covers the growth of the casino districts of Las Vegas as well as the residential and commercial sectors of the community.

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Topics/Categories:

American West, casino gambling, city building, Las Vegas, urban development

Genre:

United States History

Type of Work:

Book

Publishers:

Stephens Press

Purchase From:

Amazon.com
Stephens Press

Original Publish Date:

October 20, 2004

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