The Oil of Brazil - Exploration, Technical Capacity, and Geosciences Teaching (1864-1968) (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)

This book investigates the role of the National Petroleum Council (CNP) and especially of Petrobras in the construction and shaping of courses in Geosciences, as part of the historical process of the search for and exploration of oil, which began in Brazil in 1864 and ended in 1968 with the discovery of the first offshore well. The book explores the history of the discovery of oil in Brazil together with the historical development of oil research and geosciences in Brazil. It also elucidates significant events and developments which occurred between 1864 and 1968 such as the foundation of the Ouro Preto Mining School, the foundation of the CNP and Petrobras and other scientific societies and universities and their contributions to the formation and constitution of geosciences in Brazil. This book also discusses the massive investments by CNP and Petrobras in technical and scientific research for oil exploration in the Brazilian territory.This unique book appeals to scientists, students and professionals in geosciences, history and related fields.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Historical Geography and Geosciences
Release date:	June 2020
First published:	2019
Authors:	Drielli Peyerl
Dimensions:	254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-013886-8
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Portuguese
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Historical geology Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Fossil fuel technologies > General Books > History > American history > General
LSN:	3-03-013886-0
Barcode:	9783030138868

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