The last two hundred years have seen the greatest explosion of progress and wealth in the history of mankind. But the age of oil is rapidly coming to an end. In The Long Emergency, distinguished analyst James Howard Kunstler explains exactly what to expect after we pass the tipping point of peak oil production, and sets out to prepare us for economic, political and social change on an unimaginable scale. Riveting, authoritative and ultimately hopeful, The Long Emergency brings new urgency and accessibility to the critical issues that will shape our future, and that we can no longer afford to ignore.