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Oil : a beginner's guide / Vaclav Smil.

by Smil, Vaclav.

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Oneworld Publications, 2008.

Petroleum -- Geology.

Oneworld beginners' guides

xiii, 202 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [190]-191) and index.

Oil's benefits and burdens -- What oil is and how it was formed -- How oil is found and where it has been discovered -- How oil is produced, transported, and processed -- How long will oil last?

Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a worldwide political landscape that few would recognise. It is the lifeblood of the modern world, and humanity's dependence upon it looks set to continue for decades to come. In this topical book, the author explains all matters related to the 'black stuff,' from its discovery in the earth right through to the political maelstrom that surrounds it today. Packed with fascinating facts and insight, this book is unique in bringing together so many differnt aspects of the oil story. From geology and economics to alternative energy sources once oil has run out, Smil's comprehensive introduction will fuel dinner party debate, and provide readers with the science and politics behind the world's most controversial resource.

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