Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance 1950–1963
Kevin Starr
Explores the social, cultural, and economic history of California from 1950 through 1963, and discusses such topics as demography, water, freeways, development in the major cities and suburban areas, race relations, and more.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Times Book Prize for History | 2009 | Winner | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
None extracted with sufficient confidence.
02 Central places
- California90%
03 Suggested argument
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The book argues that California’s social, cultural, and economic history from 1950 to 1963—covering demography, water, freeways, urban development, suburban growth, and race relations—can be understood through these interconnected factors.
Model confidence 45%
04 Reading orientation
68 / 100 academicAcademic
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 62%.