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

Author: (USA) Economides, M. et al. (Original), Liu Zhenwu et al. (Translation)
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book tells a story that has shaped human civilization in the past and will continue to influence it in the future. Energy and oil, especially oil, have transformed the world and brought immense wealth to both producers and consumers. This book is also a story about humans and the colorful oil industry—ranging from the green of US dollars to the black of oil's physical properties, then to the red, white, and blue representing the broad influence of the United States, and finally to the blood-red of war. As for the other colors of oil—though complex and not as prominent, their importance is undeniable—they symbolize the cunning of business, the long-standing characteristics of globalization, the complex and intertwined relationship with governments, and the malevolent hostility among competitors. The oil industry and its products, especially the latter, will continue to exist and evolve to higher levels in the coming centuries. Oil is undoubtedly the king of the world today and will be the master of humanity in the future. The final color of oil will be purple, symbolizing imperial majesty.