This concise, accessible introduction to the history of oil tells the story of how petroleum has shaped human life since it was first discovered oozing inconspicuously from the soil. Brian Black brings a global perspective and a wide-ranging technical knowledge clearly explained for general readers, providing a sweeping, forward-looking survey.
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
US School Grade: From College Freshman to College Graduate Student
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38 BW Illustrations, 1 Tables
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-5381-4247-9 (9781538142479)
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Brian C. Black, professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, is the author or editor of several books, including the award-winning Petrolia: The Landscape of America's First Oil Boom. His articles appear in OnEarth magazine, USA Today, Junior Scholastic, and Christian Science Monitor.
