The Color of Oil -- The History, Money, and Politics of the World's Largest Industry

Author: Michael Economides
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Publish Date: 2009-09-29
Features: This book tells the story of how the past has shaped human civilization and how it will continue to influence it in the future. Energy and oil, especially oil, have changed the face of the entire world, bringing immense wealth to both producers and consumers. This book is also a story of humans intertwined with the colorful oil industry—from the green of the US dollar to the black of the physical properties of oil, then to the red, white, and blue representing the widespread influence of the United States, and finally to the blood-red of war. As for the other colors of oil—though complex and not prominent, their importance is undeniable—they represent the insidiousness of business, the long-standing Chinese characteristics, the both opposing and close relationship with the government, and the treacherous hostility among competitors. The oil industry and its products, especially the latter, will continue to exist and develop to higher levels in the coming centuries. Oil is undoubtedly the king of the world today and will be the master of the future. The final color of oil will be the purple, symbolizing imperial majesty.