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The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream

Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, family life and upward mobility. As the population of suburban sprawl has exploded in the past 50 years Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge...

Top Cast

  • Barrie Zwicker

    Barrie Zwicker

    Himself - Host

  • James Howard Kunstler

    James Howard Kunstler

    Self

  • Peter Calthorpe

    Peter Calthorpe

    Self

  • Michael Klare

    Michael Klare

    Self

  • Richard Heinberg

    Richard Heinberg

    Self

  • Matthew Simmons

    Matthew Simmons

    Self

Overview

Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, family life and upward mobility. As the population of suburban sprawl has exploded in the past 50 years Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge...

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