Oil - A Beginner's Guide

Informationen zum Autor Author Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He has written over 10 books on energy and been a keynote speaker at both the World Economic Forum and the Global Roundtable on Climate Change. He is the first non-American to receive the American Association for the Advancement of Science Award for Public Understanding of Science and Technology and is a Special Fellow of the Royal Society. Klappentext 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 of the acclaimed Energy: A Beginner's Guide, Vaclav Smil, 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, Oil: A Beginner's Guide is unique in bringing together so many different 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. Zusammenfassung In this fully revised and updated edition! world acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Smil, Vaclav Smil, Smil Vaclav
• Editore: Oneworld
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781786072863
• ISBN: 978-1-78607-286-3
• Pagine: 224
• Dimensioni: 128 mm x 197 mm x 12 mm
• Serie: Beginner's Guides
• Categorie: Libri scolastici > Didattica > Formazione professionale; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; NATURE / Natural Resources, Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / Fossil Fuels, International Relations, Environmental Management, Energy industries & utilities, Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning, Petroleum technology, Energy industries and utilities