In this fully revised and updated edition, Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill Gates
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 |
In this fully revised and updated edition, Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill Gates
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.
Oil features in the following 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
Oil is available in Paperback
Oil was written by Vaclav Smil and published by Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications
Oil has 210 pages
Yes it is part of Oneworld Beginner's Guides series
£9.89