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Oil : A Cultural and Geographic Encyclopedia of Black Gold [2 volumes], Multiple-component retail product Book

Oil : A Cultural and Geographic Encyclopedia of Black Gold [2 volumes] Multiple-component retail product

Edited by Xiaobing (University of Central Oklahoma) Li, Michael Molina

Multiple-component retail product

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Despite ongoing efforts to find alternatives, oil is still one of the most critical—and valuable—commodities on earth.

This two-volume set provides extensive background information on key topics relating to oil, profiles countries that are major producers and consumers of oil, and examines relevant political issues. Aside from air and water, oil is perhaps the most valuable natural resource.

Oil supplies the tremendous energy needs of the modern world.

What exactly is "oil," where does it come from, how does it get consumed, and who is using it?

This encyclopedia provides clear answers to these questions and more, offering students entries on the fundamentals of the oil industry and profiles of the countries that play a major role in oil production and consumption. Volume 1 presents topical entries on critical concepts, key terms, major oil spills and disasters, and important organizations and individuals relating to the oil industry.

Entries define terms such as "barrel" and "reserve," cover incidents such as the BP oil spill, and explain the significance of organizations such as OPEC.

The second volume spotlights specific countries that are major producers, consumers, exporters, and importers of oil, from the United States to Russia to Saudi Arabia to Venezuela.

Each profile shows readers the importance of oil in that country through a brief background history, data on its oil usage or production, information about major trading partners, and an explanation of political issues.

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