Oil: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)

<p>World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource<br><br>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?<br><br>Fully updated and packed with fascinating facts to fuel dinner party debate, Professor Vaclav Smil's <i>Oil: A Beginner's Guide</i> explains all matters related to the ‘black stuff’, from its discovery in the earth right through to the controversy that surrounds it today.</p>