Title: Desert cities : the environmental history of Phoenix and Tucson /
Authors: Logan, Michael F., 1950-
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Human ecology Arizona Phoenix History.; Human ecology Arizona Tucson History.; Phoenix (Ariz.) History.; Tucson (Ariz.) History.
Abstract: "Phoenix is known as the "Valley of the Sun," while Tucson is referred to as the "Old Pueblo." These nicknames epitomize the difference in the public's perception of each city. Phoenix continues to sprawl as one of America's largest and fastest-growing cities. Tucson has witnessed a slower rate of growth and has only one quarter of Phoenix's population. This was not always the case. Prior to 1920, Tucson had a larger population. How did two cities with such close physical proximity and similar natural environments develop so differently?" "Desert Cities examines the environmental circumstances that led to the starkly divergent growth of these two cities. Michael Logan traces this significant imbalance to two main factors: water resources and cultural differences."
Contents: Two rivers -- Dos Rios -- Indian rings, ditches, and railroads -- The duty of water and agrarian rivalry -- Where winter never comes, and the Mescalian could imbibe his fill -- Depression proof -- The air-conditioned capital of the world -- Leaving Tucson? Take a friend -- Fountains in the desert.