Oil

An Audio Guide

De: Vaclav Smil

Narrado por: Robert Meldrum

Packed with fascinating facts and insight, this book will fuel dinner party debate, and provide listeners with the science and politics behind the world’s most controversial resource.

Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a global political landscape that few would recognise. It is the lifeblood of the modern world, and humanity’s dependence upon it looks set to continue for decades to come.

In this captivating audiobook, Vaclav Smil explains all matters related to ‘black gold’, from its discovery in the earth, right through to the political maelstrom that surrounds it today.

©2008 Vaclav Smil (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing

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"In a fluent, easy style [Smil] delves into the world of oil from its discovery on the ground through to its effect on prices at the petrol pumps, and to its impact on future generations." (The Good Book Guide)

"Everything most people — including most economists and investment advisors — should know about the physics and economics of oil." (National Post)

“Terrific. Smil has done it again, producing a book from which we can all create new insights, this time explaining oil production, consumption and the broader impacts it has upon society.” (Chris Mottershead - Distinguished Advisor Energy and the Environment, BP plc, and Director of the Carbon Trust in London)

“At last, an accurate and readable book which effectively presents the whole range of issues which are required for an understanding of the complex global oil system.” (Peter Odell - Professor Emeritus of International Energy Studies, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, and recipient of the 2006 OPEC Award.)

good data presented! thank you.

good data presented! I cannot wait to read the energy follow-up. thank you Vaclav Smil.

Best Overview of Oil Industry

This is the best description of the oil industry. A great author and narrator combine to tell fully detailed journey of the rise of oil with a very sound perspective.

Best book on oil

Very good synopsis of oil. My only complaint is there is so much info packed in here, you almost need to buy the kindle version as well for reference.

A very good and Broad overview of oil

I've worked in the industry for a number of years, and this book still taught me a lot that I didn't know. He gives a great historical overview I boil, talks about where it comes from how it's processed oh, and how it's used. a great read for a curious mind.

Absolutely Masterful! Comprehensive yet succinct.

Where does Oil: Bolinda Beginner Guides rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Right near the top few % of the few hundred books I've read.

If you could give Oil: Bolinda Beginner Guides a new subtitle, what would it be?

The Definitive Macro Level Oil Industry Summary for Executives, Workers, and Learners of every variety.

Any additional comments?

98% of the time, I thoroughly enjoyed the narrator's accent and delivery! (However, his pronunciation of the word "asphalt" always sounds so odd to my southern Louisiana ears!)

Nevertheless, his accent and highly skilled delivery tremendously enrich the content, and will imbue some reader's experience with a globalized, cosmopolitan tone (and concomitant sense of wonder.) And this meshes perfectly with the underlying content.

Truly an excellent book, and an excellent production.