Descripción
World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource 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.
Author: Vaclav Smil
Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
Published: 12/12/2017
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781786072863
ISBN10: 1786072866
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Taoism (see also PHILOSOPHY | Taoist)
- Political Science | International Relations | General
- Science | Earth Sciences | Geography
Author: Vaclav Smil
Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
Published: 12/12/2017
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781786072863
ISBN10: 1786072866
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Taoism (see also PHILOSOPHY | Taoist)
- Political Science | International Relations | General
- Science | Earth Sciences | Geography
About the Author
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.