Darrin Qualman

This is a book that examines the interaction between the Earth's natural cycles and the evolution of human civilization and progress - a cmbination of technology, culture and biology. It examines how out petro-chemical "mega-civilization" has decoupled from nature's cyclical processes, the sustainability of this type of civilization and the recommended paths to take in future. In my opinion this is an important book that sheds light on our history, our future, and how we came to live in our current civilization. However, I did find some sections to be repetitive and some too generalized. The author also fails to discuss the elephant in the room: overpopulation. Otherwise an interesting and informative book.

NOTE: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my honest opinion of the book.… (meer)