Historian, Author. He became known worldwide as the preeminent historian on modern Las Vegas. One of his books, "Neon Metropolis: How Las Vegas Started the Twenty-First Century" was a national best seller. His sharp mind and quick wit made him the media's choice for intelligent perspective on the city. He wrote extensively on the subject for national publications, including The New York Times, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal. He was also featured regularly on CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and the CBS Evening News. He was a distinguished professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Historian, Author. He became known worldwide as the preeminent historian on modern Las Vegas. One of his books, "Neon Metropolis: How Las Vegas Started the Twenty-First Century" was a national best seller. His sharp mind and quick wit made him the media's choice for intelligent perspective on the city. He wrote extensively on the subject for national publications, including The New York Times, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal. He was also featured regularly on CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and the CBS Evening News. He was a distinguished professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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