From the Book - First North American edition.
Introduction: Why do we need this book?
Understanding energy : fuels and electricity
Understanding food production : eating fossil fuels
Understanding our material world : the four pillars of modern civilization
Understanding globalization : engines, microchips, and beyond
Understanding risks : from viruses to diets to solar flares
Understanding the environment : the only biosphere we have
Understanding the future : between apocalypse and singularity.
