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Oil: a Beginner's Guide

by Vaclav Smil
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World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource
Oil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be no planes, no plastic, no exotic produce, and a global political landscape few would recognise. Humanity's dependence upon oil looks set to continue for decades to come, but what is it?

Fully updated and packed with fascinating facts to fuel dinner party debate, Professor Vaclav Smil's Oil: A Beginner's Guide explains all matters related to the 'black stuff', from its discovery in the earth right through to the controversy that surrounds it today.
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Series: Beginner's Guides Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 2, 2017

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  • ISBN: 9781786072870
  • File size: 30271 KB
  • Release date: November 2, 2017

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781786072870
  • File size: 30271 KB
  • Release date: November 2, 2017

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Kindle Book
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Business Politics Technology Nonfiction

Languages

English

World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource
Oil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be no planes, no plastic, no exotic produce, and a global political landscape few would recognise. Humanity's dependence upon oil looks set to continue for decades to come, but what is it?

Fully updated and packed with fascinating facts to fuel dinner party debate, Professor Vaclav Smil's Oil: A Beginner's Guide explains all matters related to the 'black stuff', from its discovery in the earth right through to the controversy that surrounds it today.
Expand title description text
Business Politics Technology Nonfiction