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should look deeply at the authors basic argument as there are weaknesses inherent in it. Daviss fundamental thesis is that due to man made intrusions and a failure to
act appropriately, something that is fueled by denial, Los Angeles is doomed. The author refers to the social construction of natural disaster. This means that the author believes that
the people are actually causing-at least indirectly-what is considered to be natural disasters. The focal point is Los Angeles and the author highlights many things and provides enough examples to
support his point. Yet, the evidence seems flimsy at times. On one hand, his point is well taken. People do make things worse, and invite disaster, by the activities in
which they engage. Southern Californians do have certain expectations about their environment , but there is a single fatal flaw according to the author. The flaw itself may be related
to the fact that many of the residents are in denial and thus, the flaw is further woven into the theme of the entire work. In the chapter called "How
Eden Lost its Garden," the author further enhances the primary theme that things were better before man created problems. Mans insistence on tract housing and suburbanization for example is a
part of the dilemma. Yet, the author does provide the reader with some hard evidence to back up his claims. He duly notes the Kona storm that actually
forced the evacuation of many communities. He is also specific in noting exactly what happened, something that adds fuel to the fire of his argument on the devastating effects of
Californias dilemma. He notes for example that 10 inches (Davis, 1999, p.4)of rain fell within 24 hours. A picture is displayed in the book that says it all and seemingly