| Description |
xiii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"An engaging look at the global oil industry and how to navigate the price volatility and new policies associated with it Oil is a constantly changing industry, and with the?recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, more changes are expected.?From extra equipment, higher-cost insurance, and expensive technology to mandatory third-party inspections, costly delays, and shifting investments, analysts say the price tag of regulation will be stiff and not confined to the Gulf. The oil industry affects everyone, and the machinations of a few industry heads, the "Barbarians of Oil," can drastically change the lives of investors and consumers. In Barbarians of Oil author Sandy Franks offers the tips needed to avoid future market dips and dives as well as safeguard your investments and profit in the future. Details the petro-land grab in Africa, the Bush-Halliburton Era, the Gulf Wars, and the political dangers to the? United States in Iran, Iraq, and other oil-rich nations Looks at the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the impending long-term effects on investments and policy Explores the evolution of the modern oil industry including major corporations such as ExxonMobile, ConcoPhillips, Cheveron, and BP Barbarians of Oil is a timely must read for hard-working Americans concerned with their prosperity, as well as for those fascinated with the inner workings of the oil industry."--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
History of Oil -- Emergence of Black Gold -- Drilling for Oil -- The Struggle to Survive -- Birth of an Industry -- Oil Dynasties -- A Homegrown U.S. Oil Cartel -- From Humble Beginnings to Oil Giant -- Cutthroat British Oil Empire -- Budding Oil Empires -- Dangerous Liaisons -- The Birth of OPEC -- The Ar'b-Isr'eli Oil W'rs -- The OPEC Oil Weapon -- Political Dangers to the U.S Oil Addiction -- Oil's Political Allies -- The Bush-Halliburton Era -- Petrodollars: The Rise of Venezuela, Iran, and Russia -- Drill, Baby, Drill: The Alaska Equation -- Black Gold Guardians -- Dangerous Addiction -- Dirty Business -- Big Oil's Sidekick -- The Red Dragon's Thirst for Oil -- Petro Landgrab: The Fight for African Oil -- Where to Invest Now and Why -- Achieving Energy Independence: The Story of Samsø Island -- The Need for Alternative Energy Sources -- The Hybrid Future -- Investment Strategies to Protect (and Grow) Your Wealth. |
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Petroleum industry and trade.
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Petroleum industry and trade -- Environmental aspects.
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Petroleum industry and trade -- Political aspects.
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Petroleum products -- Prices.
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Energy policy.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economic Conditions.
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Energy policy. (OCoLC)fst00910200
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Petroleum industry and trade. (OCoLC)fst01059546
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Petroleum industry and trade -- Environmental aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01059577
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Petroleum industry and trade -- Political aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01059632
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Petroleum products -- Prices.
(OCoLC)fst01059747
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Erdölindustrie (DE-588)4015186-4
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Erdölpolitik (DE-588)4015193-1
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Macht (DE-588)4036824-5
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Mineralölwirtschaft (DE-588)4344626-7
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Rohstoffpolitik (DE-588)4178388-8
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Rohstoffwelthandel (DE-588)4115781-3
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Petroleum industry.
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Petroleum industry -- Environmental aspects.
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Petroleum industry -- Political aspects.
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Petroleum -- Prices.
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Energy policy.
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Erdölindustrie. (DE-588c)4015186-4
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Erdölpolitik. (DE-588c)4015193-1
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Macht. (DE-588c)4036824-5
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Mineralölwirtschaft. (DE-588c)4344626-7
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Rohstoffpolitik. (DE-588c)4178388-8
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Rohstoffwelthandel. (DE-588c)4115781-3
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| Added Author |
Nunnally, Sarah.
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| ISBN |
9781118001820 (hbk.) |
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1118001826 (hbk.) |
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9781118082348 (ebook) |
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