World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource
Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He has written 40 books and nearly 500 papers on energy, environment and technical advances. In 2015 he received the OPEC Award for Research.
'“There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav
Smil"
*Bill Gates*
'Smil's...ability to condense so much detail on a broad range of
topics from science to economics in such a short work is as
impressive as his command of the subject matter.'
*Jason P. Theriot - Energy and Environmental consultant*
'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*
'A well-balanced, concise, and readable synthesis of oil-related
facts and history.'
*Technology and Culture*
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