Oil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be no planes, no plastic, no exotic produce, and a global political landscape few would recognise. Humanity's dependence upon oil looks set to continue for decades to come, but what is it?
Fully updated and packed with fascinating facts to fuel dinner party debate, Professor Vaclav Smil's Oil: A Beginner's Guide explains all matters related to the 'black stuff', from its discovery in the earth right through to the controversy that surrounds it today.
| ISBN: | 9781786072863 |
| Publication date: | 2nd November 2017 |
| Author: | Vaclav Smil |
| Publisher: | Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 210 pages |
| Series: | Oneworld Beginner's Guides |
| Genres: |
Fuels and petrochemicals Petroleum technology Energy, power generation, distribution and storage Fossil fuel technologies Energy industries and utilities Environmental management Geography Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning |