Oil [2 Volumes]: A Cultural and Geographic Encyclopedia of Black Gold

by Xiaobing Li and Michael Molina

Aside from air and water, oil is perhaps the most valuable natural resource. Oil supplies the tremendous energy needs of the modern world. What exactly is "oil," where does it come from, how does it get consumed, and who is using it? This encyclopedia provides clear answers to these questions and more, offering students entries on the fundamentals of the oil industry and profiles of the countries that play a major role in oil production and consumption.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610692713
• ISBN13: 9781610692717
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 7.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years