A stunning and revealing examination of oil's indelible impact on the countries that produce it and the people who possess it, "Crude World" is a startling and essential account of the consequences of the world's addiction to oil.
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A stunning and revealing examination of oil's indelible impact on the countries that produce it and the people who possess it, "Crude World" is a startling and essential account of the consequences of the world's addiction to oil.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 276 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2009012303 Type of material Book Personal name Maass, Peter, 1960-Main title Crude world: the violent twilight of oil / Peter Maass. Edition 1st ed. Published/Created New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2009. Description 276 p. : ill.; 25 cm. ISBN 9781400041695 (alk. paper): 1400041694 (alk. paper) LC classification HD9560.5. M23 2009 Summary A stunning and revealing examination of oil's indelible impact on the countries that produce it and the people who possess it, of the power of oil to exacerbate existing problems and create new ones. Contents Scarcity--Plunder--Rot--Contamination--Fear--Greed--Desire--Alienation--Empire--Mirage--Appendix A. World crude oil reserves--Appendix B. U.S. crude oil imports. Subjects Petroleum industry and trade--History. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-262) and index. Dewey class no. 338.2/7282 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn297147703
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-1. Hardcover. Signed by Author. Jacket has some wear. Very well kept complete copy, light wear, unmarked with well kept jacket (if issued), may have exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
