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Chasing the Dream: Literature and Regional Construction in California's Great Central Valley: Author: Bryson, Rachel Welton; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: English; Abstract: As a region, California's Great Central Valley can be defined through the physical and cultural characteristics assigned to the space by its residents. Not unlike the larger regions of which it is part, the Valley's cultural landscapes have long been constructed as sites of wealth, fertile ground, and opportunity. Drawn to the region's myriad promises and possibilities, populations moving into and within the region often search for their part in a frequently elusive California Dream. Yet as with any place, the lived experience of the Valley's residents is often far removed from the constructio...; Download File | View full details