Despite ongoing efforts to find alternatives, oil is still one of
the most critical-and valuable-commodities on earth. This
two-volume set provides extensive background information on key
topics relating to oil, profiles countries that are major producers
and consumers of oil, and examines relevant political issues. Aside
from air and water, oil is perhaps the most valuable natural
resource. Oil supplies the tremendous energy needs of the modern
world. What exactly is "oil," where does it come from, how does it
get consumed, and who is using it? This encyclopedia provides clear
answers to these questions and more, offering students entries on
the fundamentals of the oil industry and profiles of the countries
that play a major role in oil production and consumption. Volume 1
presents topical entries on critical concepts, key terms, major oil
spills and disasters, and important organizations and individuals
relating to the oil industry. Entries define terms such as "barrel"
and "reserve," cover incidents such as the BP oil spill, and
explain the significance of organizations such as OPEC. The second
volume spotlights specific countries that are major producers,
consumers, exporters, and importers of oil, from the United States
to Russia to Saudi Arabia to Venezuela. Each profile shows readers
the importance of oil in that country through a brief background
history, data on its oil usage or production, information about
major trading partners, and an explanation of political issues.
Offers a complete resource that covers basic concepts relating to
the oil industry as well as major incidents such as various oil
spills and the specifics of the oil industry in key countries
Includes sidebars throughout the encyclopedia that present
interesting information to supplement the main text as well as
images, maps, and charts that provide additional meaning and
context Serves as an essential reference for students of social
studies, geography, current events, political science, and
environmental science
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