Oil by Vaclav Smil
In this fully revised and updated edition, world acclaimed scientist 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'Smil's..ability to condense so much detail on a broad range of topics from science to economics in such a short work is as impressive as his command of the subject matter.'
-- Jason P. Theriot - Energy and Environmental consultant'In a fluent, easy style [Smil] delves into the world of oil from its discovery on the ground through to its effect on prices at the petrol pumps, and to its impact on future generations.'
* The Good Book Guide *'Everything most people — including most economists and investment advisors — should know about the physics and economics of oil.'
* National Post *'A well-balanced, concise, and readable synthesis of oil-related facts and history.'
* Technology and Culture *Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He has written 40 books and nearly 500 papers on energy, environment and technical advances. In 2015 he received the OPEC Award for Research.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786072863 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786072866 |
| Title | Oil |
| Author | Vaclav Smil |
| Series | Beginner's Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 2017-11-02 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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