Analysis of Four Shows

By far, the best of the four programs under review was the first one: "The End of Cheap Oil." This program was fact filled, interesting, and with statistically supported facts. Not only did the program express concerns about the growing demand for and shrinking supply of low cost crude oil, it also discussed the things the average American can do reduce their dependency on foreign oil. Two examples were avoiding buying gas guzzlers like the Hummer and trying to purchase gas/electricity hybrids such as the Toyota Prius.

There were some interesting points in the discussion. One that probably struck a nerve is the fact that the price Americans pay for gas at the pump probably is only a fraction of the total cost per gallon per mile traveled. One example of the detrimental effects of American dependency on oil was gridlock, and the other involved traffic congestion caused by car accidents. One point that came through clearly is that Americans are used to cheap oil, and the potential exists for serious economic consequences if foreign suppliers cut America off especially since we are unable to produce more than 40 percent of our production requirements for crude oil. One final point is that there remain plenty of oil reserves, but as the easy pickings sights are eliminated we must seek out other and more expensive alternatives to create oil for a demanding American public. I believe the reporting in this piece was clear, fair and informative. Th

Related Essays

Comparing Four Leadership Theories .... contrast the essential components of four leadership theories .... Kets de Vries's analysis of leadership in organizations .... irrational), Kets de Vries shows that an .... (2411 10 )

Analysis of The Heart & Soul of Change .... looks at the financial impact that the four factors have .... This proves to be an interesting analysis, as it .... possible to predict who signs up, shows up, finishes .... (1242 5 )

The Sci-Fi Television Series Genre .... on close examination, a desire to "redeem humanity." This analysis will discuss a number of the textual and contextual features of these four shows in order to .... (2931 12 )

The Limits of SWOT Analysis .... no piece of underlying theory that shows how, by .... and threats, and only those four factors, we .... position." Among the objections to this analysis are recognition .... (983 4 )

Analysis of Student Obedience to Authority .... the response alternatives consisted of four numbered switches .... paradigm of structural-functional analysis raises questions .... and clearly Milgram shows a tendency .... (1504 6 )

Category: History - A