Crude Reality - Petroleum in World History

This concise, accessible introduction to the history of oil tells the story of how petroleum has shaped human life since it was first discovered oozing inconspicuously from the soil. Brian Black brings a global perspective and a wide-ranging technical knowledge clearly explained for general readers, providing a sweeping, forward-looking survey.

Info autore

Brian C. Black is head of the Division of Arts and Humanities and professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Brian C. Black, Black Brian C.
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781538142462
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-4246-2
• Pagine: 304
• Serie: Exploring World History
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Altro; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, Energy industries & utilities, Environmental policy & protocols, Mining Industry, Extractive industries