Life in the Time of Oil
An Epic Story of Empire, Energy, and Conflict
Oil is the lifeblood of the modern world. It fuels our cars, heats our homes, and powers our industries. But how did oil come to be so important? And what are the consequences of our reliance on this finite resource?
5 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 3060 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 166 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
In Life in the Time of Oil, Russell Gold traces the history of oil from its origins in ancient China to its current role as the lifeblood of the global economy. Gold tells a sweeping epic that spans centuries and continents, connecting the rise and fall of empires, the birth and death of industries, and the ways in which oil has shaped our lives and our world.
Gold begins his story in the ancient Middle East, where oil was first discovered and used for lighting and heating. He then follows the spread of oil to China, Europe, and the United States, where it became the fuel of industrialization. Gold shows how oil has been a major factor in wars and revolutions, and how it has shaped the geopolitical landscape of the world.
But Life in the Time of Oil is more than just a history of oil. It is also a meditation on the nature of power and the human condition. Gold argues that oil is not just a commodity, but a symbol of our own mortality. As we consume oil, we are also consuming the future, and we are mortgaging the planet for our own short-term gain.
Life in the Time of Oil is a timely and important book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in and the challenges we face.
Russell Gold is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of several books, including The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World.
5 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 3060 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 166 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
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5 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 3060 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 166 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
