Global Energy Shifts: Fostering Sustainability in a Turbulent Age

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments T here are many people who assisted me in completing this study. First, I would like to sincerely thank Beverly J. Silver for her support. It was while working with Professor Silver at Johns Hopkins University on a research project examining patterns of labor unrest and capital mobility that I initially formulated my research topic. Not only was she of crucial assistance during the earliest stages of my research, but Professor Silver provided guidance throughout all subsequent stages as well. I extend my gratitude to her for assisting me at every step of my work. I would also like to thank Christopher Chase-Dunn for helping me bring this project to completion. An opportunity I had to collaborate with Professor Chase-Dunn on a project examining dynamics of hegemonic rivalry allowed me to develop my understanding of world-systemic patterns of geopolitical competition. Professor Chase-Dunn also provided particularly insightful advice on the final version of this study. There are many other people who helped me finish this book. I would like to thank Giovanni Arrighi, David Harvey, Frederick Buttel, Helmut Anheier, Melvyn Kohn, and two anonymous reviewers for commenting on different versions of this study. I am also grateful for the support of my editor, Peter Wissoker, who remained patient as I worked on revisions. For providing friendship and support, I would like to thank Mirella, Nhan, Mahua, Melanie, Rick, Kari, Tay, Amy, Larry, Mia, Yona, and everyone at the Zen Community of Oregon. And, finally, I am truly thankful for the support of my family. I wish my mom, Judy, could be here to read this book, but I am happy that my dad, Don, and my sisters, Kim and Kerri, will finally be able hold this book in their wonderful hands. Global Energy Shifts ...