The Age of Oil: The Mythology, History, and Future of the World's Most Controversial Resource

by Leonardo Maugeri

Book Overview

Oil is the most vital resource of our time. Because it is so important, misperceptions about the black gold abound. Leonardo Maugeri clears the cobwebs by describing the colorful history of oil, and explaining the fundamentals of oil production. He delivers a unique, fascinating, and controversial perspective on the industry--as only an insider could. The history of the oil market has been marked, since its inception, by a succession of booms and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275990087
• ISBN13: 9780275990084
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.6"