Toiling for Oil

by Touraj Atabaki

Book Overview

Often referred to as the 'Oil Century, ' the twentieth century marked the rise of petroleum as a pivotal force in global economics and politics. While many studies have explored the political relations between oil corporations and the Iranian state, this innovative book builds an intricate picture of the social history of petroleum in Iran, after its discovery there in 1908. Through expert interviews and on-the-ground reports, Touraj Atabaki shows...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108993990
• ISBN13: 9781108993999
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"