According to Mike Davis (1990), why is Los Angeles referred to as a 'city of quartz'?

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It boasts a higher number of wealthy residents than any other city.It has been fortified to exclude impoverished populations.It is more resistant to change than any other American city.It implements policies that encourage equal opportunities for everyone.It is known for its abundant natural quartz deposits.

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Mike Davis characterizes Los Angeles as a 'city of quartz' because it has been deliberately structured to exclude the poor, creating a hardened urban environment that protects wealthier areas from marginalized communities.