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In Part 1, we sit down with author James Tejani to discuss his book, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles and America. The conversation delves into the historical context of the Gold Rush, demographic shifts in California, and the significant roles played by individuals like Edward Ord and Manuel Dominguez. We also explore the impact of federal scientific initiatives, the Coast Survey, and political patronage systems on the development of the port. Tejani ties these elements to broader themes like U.S. imperial expansion and the interface between science and politics.
00:36 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:06 Author's Background and Early Influences
04:15 The Significance of the Port of Los Angeles
08:30 Key Figures in the Port's History
09:26 The Ord-Dominguez Relationship
20:28 Political and Economic Context
26:03 Science and Politics Intersect
32:54 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two
Get the book: A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles and America
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In Part 1, we sit down with author James Tejani to discuss his book, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles and America. The conversation delves into the historical context of the Gold Rush, demographic shifts in California, and the significant roles played by individuals like Edward Ord and Manuel Dominguez. We also explore the impact of federal scientific initiatives, the Coast Survey, and political patronage systems on the development of the port. Tejani ties these elements to broader themes like U.S. imperial expansion and the interface between science and politics.
00:36 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:06 Author's Background and Early Influences
04:15 The Significance of the Port of Los Angeles
08:30 Key Figures in the Port's History
09:26 The Ord-Dominguez Relationship
20:28 Political and Economic Context
26:03 Science and Politics Intersect
32:54 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two
Get the book: A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles and America
Send a Comment.
Support the show
Give a one-time donation
Learn more about the California Frontier Project:
Contact:
[email protected]

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