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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian C. Black, Ph.D.Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Edition: Second Edition Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.667kg ISBN: 9781538142462ISBN 10: 1538142465 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 06 October 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsOver the past 150 years, oil has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. With a strong emphasis on oil's environmental impact, Brian Black explores the many ways oil production and consumption has shaped world history. Wide-ranging and engagingly written, Crude Reality is an indispensable starting point for understanding how the world got to be the way it is today and the forces that are shaping its ongoing evolution.--David Painter, Georgetown University Author InformationBrian C. Black, professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, is the author or editor of several books, including the award-winning Petrolia: The Landscape of America's First Oil Boom. His articles appear in OnEarth magazine, USA Today, Junior Scholastic, and Christian Science Monitor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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