Disappearing Desert Ros Ballaster Gill McIvor and Peter Raynor

Gill McIvor and Peter Raynor

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Disappearing Desert Ros Ballaster Gill McIvor and Peter RaynorPhoenix, Arizona, is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. The city's expansion at the rate of one acre per hour comes at the expense of its Sonoran Desert environment. For some residents, the American Dream has become a nightmare. In this provocative book, Janine Schipper examines the cultural forces that contribute to suburban sprawl in the United States. Focusing on the Phoenix area, she examines sustainable