>The book gives the scientific view that the age of petroleum is coming to an end, and the future is dangerously insecure.[1] Oil demand will shortly exceed the production capacity of even the largest suppliers.[1] The book describes how the world economy is moving towards an uneasy transition.[1] In this book, Goodstein rejected the notion that after peak occurs new alternative sources of energy will be able to fuel industry at the same level.[1] Evidence for imminent decrease in world oil production and consequential economic impact and the viability of alternative sources of energy have been presented in the book.[2]
>The book begins by citing the work of M. King Hubbert.[1] Then Goodstein briefly mentions thermodynamics, electromagnetism and geology.[1] He then describes the alternative energy technologies.[1] He opines that the alternative energy technologies will not be effective because of the time it will take to improve them for continuing the present day industry.[1] According to the book, the age of oil is ending.[3] Oil supply will shortly begin to decline, precipitating a global crisis.[
>The book begins by citing the work of M. King Hubbert.[1] Then Goodstein briefly mentions thermodynamics, electromagnetism and geology.[1] He then describes the alternative energy technologies.[1] He opines that the alternative energy technologies will not be effective because of the time it will take to improve them for continuing the present day industry.[1] According to the book, the age of oil is ending.[3] Oil supply will shortly begin to decline, precipitating a global crisis.[
