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The politics of the global oil industry : an introduction /

The relationship of international politics and the global oil industry affects everyone but is understood by few. Taking a well-balanced and objective approach to deconstructing this intricate web for those unfamiliar with the industry, Falola and Genova introduce the major players in the field, off...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Falola, Toyin (Author)
Other Authors: Genova, Ann
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2005.
Subjects:
Petroleum industry and trade > Political aspects.
Pétrole > Industrie et commerce > Aspect politique.
Erdölindustrie
Wirtschaftspolitik
Oljehandel > politiska aspekter.
Oljeindustri > politiska aspekter.
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Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • The players
  • Essentials of oil
  • The oil companies
  • The oil-producing nations
  • OPEC and international oil organizations
  • The issues
  • International relations
  • Environmental concerns
  • Human rights
  • Economic development
  • Oil politics and its global impact
  • Country case studies
  • Iraq
  • Mexico
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Venezuela.