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The tyranny of oil : the world's most powerful industry--and what we must do to stop it /

A leading activist presents a report on the U.S. oil industry to argue that oil companies hold an unparalleled influence over the government, are not appropriately regulated, and are misrepresenting the truth about the causes of high gasoline prices.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Juhasz, Antonia
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : William Morrow, [2008]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Petroleum industry and trade > United States.
Petroleum industry and trade > Political aspects > United States.
Description
Summary:A leading activist presents a report on the U.S. oil industry to argue that oil companies hold an unparalleled influence over the government, are not appropriately regulated, and are misrepresenting the truth about the causes of high gasoline prices.
Physical Description:468 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [401]-433) and index.
ISBN:9780061434501 (hardcover)
0061434507 (hardcover)
9780061434518 (pbk.)
0061434515 (pbk.)