At the beginning of the twentieth century, Las Vegas was a dusty, isolated desert town. By century's end, it was America's fastest-growing city. Landing in Las Vegas is a study of the role of fast, affordable transportation in overcoming the vast distances of the American West and binding western urban centres to the national and international tourism, business, and entertainment industries.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, Las Vegas was a dusty, isolated desert town. By century's end, it was America's fastest-growing city. Landi...
Discusses how Nevada's history has shaped its political culture, and how its government operates today. The Sagebrush State serves as a highly readable and accessible text for the study of Nevada's political history and constitution. This fifth edition is updated to 2017 and includes the full text of the state constitution.
Discusses how Nevada's history has shaped its political culture, and how its government operates today. The Sagebrush State serves as a highly readabl...