Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America's Power

Contrary to some reviews here I find the information, although brilliantly written and organized, to be severely out of date. The climate crisis has pushed things forward to the point where we may have to be thinking about moving away from fracking and LNG to meet our energy needs. This book provides an excellent past history on how important LNG was recently critical in our moving away from coal. It also gave Obama some brief credibility in negotiation a climate agreement. Trump has now proved - permanently- that the USA is an unreliable partner regarding long term global efforts to combat climate change. The book does not address the worsening situation that we now face in early 2021. Some very interesting comments in the last few pages regarding China's advances in wind , solar and their effort to put together a super power grid for all of Asia. The struggle to put together renewable or sustainable power sources will dominate the next geo political order. That is the book that needs to be written now.

This deeply researched and thorough book seems to excessively flog a simple concept. The development of "fracking" in the US has produced large stores of affordable energy and the US is no longer dependent on foreign energy sources in the way int has been for decades. This new dynamic has economic and geopolitical consequences for the the US and all other nations in the energy.Seems you could have covered the same thought in a 5 page magazine article. This is only for those who are DEEEPLy interested in the topic - for those types this book will reward.

O’Sullivan matches Daniel Yergin’s insightfulness and Henry Kissinger’s grand strategy to create a rich and mesmerizing account of the recent developments in the energy landscape and their impact on the world order - and America’s place in it - for decades to come.Throughout the book, she eloquently challenges several preconceived notions about the role unconventional oil and gas sources (commonly known as "shale oil and gas") could play in the future. For example, she argues that US energy independence is difficult to achieve, and that North American energy independence is a more tractable objective. She also emphasizes that even were energy independence to be achieved, the US would still need to expend tremendous resources to maintain the global flow of energy, including in the Middle East.The book’s greatest contribution is suggesting that the new energy abundance can lubricate the future relationship between the US and China. O'Sullivan admits that points of contention will remain, but with an environment of energy abundance rather than scarcity, the two superpowers will share more vital interests that most people and policymakers believe.A must read.

A thought-provoking book. The author covers "facts on the ground" -- the technological advances that unlocked America's well-known shale resources -- before proceeding to the geopolitical consequences of "energy abundance".The assumptions of central planners have changed as a result of capitalism's energy abundance. Our Central Intelligences had been preparing our populations for energy starvation, with its attendant wars. The author makes a strong argument that western imperialism -- oops, globalism --must now simply shift its focus.She makes her argument in an intelligent and well-informed way. Quite accessible. Strongly recommended for lay readers.

I liked the fact that this book didn't give us a history of the Oil business since Spindletop. It focuses on what is happening in the 21st century, and explains what the shale revolution in the US has meant to the world. Very good information about not only the US, but about Russian, and China, and Europe and Africa. She also has some thoughts about what might happen regarding energy in the upcoming 20-30 years.

A much better choice is The New Map by the amazing Daniel Yergin. It is incredibly insightful and comprehensive. Windfall, by comparison is horribly outdated and boring.

Excellent Book--Well researched with clearly communicated ideas. The author provides a full spectrum of arguments both debunking myths and providing multiple sides to contemporary arguments ultimately concluding with her own recommendations for future US policy. This highly informative book is both entertaining and highly informative. Recommended for college students, government leaders, investors, and business professionals interested in understanding the way energy shapes our lives--and economies.

One of the best books on the geopolitical implications analyzing the shale revolution. A superb, serious effort. You should read this book if you intend to focus professionally on world events and how energy changes are altering all aspects of politics, economics, risk and rewards. Great Book, for sure.

Increíble habilidad del autor para alargar ad nauseum tres o cuatro puntos centrales (5 tal vez) y malabarizar los mismos puntos "over and over". Ciertamente su pudieron tirar menos árboles para decir la misma cosa en un espacio de menos de la cuarta parte, sin embargo el contenido y fondo del asunto, o asuntos, son valiosos, sin duda. Al final de cada capítulo viene un resumen somero y al punto. Juntar estos resúmenes y publicarlos hubiera llevado no más de 30 páginas con el mismo resultado que todo el libro. Por otra parte, la temática ha quedado en buena parte obsoleta por los cambios de estos tres o cuatro años, un período de tiempo bastante largo para un tema que cambia todos los días. En suma, respeto la propuesta, me llevo algunos puntos valiosos, pero perdí muchas horas en leer reiterativamente los mismos argumentos. No pasa nada si uno no lee el libro. Los libros de Yergin al respecto son otra cosa.

Escrito por uma professora da escola de direito de Harvard, o livro tem como foco central fazer uma análise de como a revolução ocorrida no shale americano (que aumentou significativamente a produção de óleo e gás) está alterando as relações dos Estados Unidos com China, Rússia, Oriente Médio e Europa. O objetivo da obra é avaliar como os Estados Unidos podem se beneficiar internacionalmente com o excesso de produção de petróleo trazido pelo shale. O livro é um bom complemento aos livros do Daniel Yergin (The Prize, Commanding Heights e The Quest) que são os trabalhos de referência nesse campo. A autora, inclusive, utiliza-se da mesma metodologia de Yergin, fazendo uma séries de entrevistas com especialistas, políticos e empresários para construção dos capítulos. Assim, além de ser uma boa atualização sobre o tema, o livro também traz uma lista de referência sobre empresas, especialistas e instituições para consulta posterior. O único ponto negativo - que, aliás, é comum em livros escritos por americanos - é o total desprezo pela América Latina. O Brasil, mesmo tendo relevância no tema, é apenas marginalmente citado.

Envío y empaques muy bien. De la obra, qué decir, debe leerse.

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