The Orange Blossoms : 50 Years of Growth in Orange County

by John Sorenson (Editor), Toby Young, Bob Ziebell

Not long ago, Orange County was still a reflection of its very name - an agricultural landscape where orange trees outnumbered its inhabitants. Citrus groves aligned in neat rows decorated the gentle hills and valleys, filling the air with a sweet, pungent frangrance. However, in the span of a half-century, the aroma of citrus blossoms has been succeeded by the scent of change. In this beautifully illustrated anthology, nine accomplished writers explore the region's rapid transformation into a network of bureoning, diverse communities. These pages reveal the visions and accomplishments of those who have developed, in a span of 50 years, a unique culture and region that is Orange County today.

360 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2000

About the author

John Sorenson is a full professor in the Sociology department at Brock University, where he gives courses on animals and society, racism, and corporate globalization. Much of his research has been on war, nationalism and refugees. His current research concerns the exploitation of animals, representation of animals and animal rights as a social justice movement.