The End of Oil centers around one primary fact: the global supply of oil is being depleted at an accelerating rate. Precisely how much accessible oil remains is debatable, but even conservative estimates lean more toward decades rather than centuries. Which energy sources will replace oil, who will control them and how disruptive the transition from one system to the next will be are just a few of the big questions that Paul Roberts attempts to answer in this timely book.

Though there is much to be concerned about, Robert does uncover some positive developments. He examines the growth of and prospects for alternative technologies that can help us to reduce our dependence on oil. No one book can cover every aspect of this complex subject, but the End of Oil is a remarkably informative and balanced introduction for those wanting to know the story behind the headlines.