| Main Title |
The end of suburbia : oil depletion and the collapse of the American dream / |
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| Publisher |
Electric Wallpaper Co., |
| Year Published |
2004 |
| OCLC Number |
55747804 |
| ISBN |
097369470X; 9780973694703 |
| Subjects |
Suburbs--United States ;
Petroleum industry and trade ;
Oljeindustri--milj oaspekter--F orenta staterna ;
H allbar utveckling--F orenta staterna
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Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
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Status |
| EMAM |
HT 352.U6E537 2004 |
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Region 6 Library/Dallas,TX |
03/20/2024 |
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| Collation |
1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Notes |
Program in two versions (both 78 min.): one with discretion advised due to coarse language, and one for general audiences. Special features: vintage short films "In the suburbs" and "Destination earth"; commentary. |
| Contents Notes |
Through interviews with scientists and policy makers this documentary explores the premise that American suburbs, built on the easy availability of fossil fuels, may become untenable. Introduction : "In the suburbs" -- The history of suburbia -- The growth of sprawl : contemporary suburbia -- The blackout : what we weren't told -- What is peak? -- M. King Hubbert and the "Hubbert Curve" -- ASPO and beyond -- The consequences of global oil peak -- Blame and denial in suburban America -- Where is the media? -- The politics of global oil peak -- Energy alternatives? -- What can be done? -- Conclusion : the end of suburbia. |
