The Oil Industry: Development Or Destruction?

Author: Richard Spilsbury

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Price : $22.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780750280853
Publisher : Hachette Children's Books
Imprint : Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
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Publication date : 01 February 2014
Dimensions : 240mm X 170mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
RRP : 21.99
Availability date : 01 March 2014
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Author : Richard Spilsbury
Series : Development or Destruction?
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Dewey classification : 338.27282
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Pages : 48
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Description

Using case studies from around the world that showcase both the positive and the negative impacts development projects can have, this title explores the consequences of different kinds of resource management within the oil industry. Throughout, pros and cons of each development will be presented, in order to present both sides and provoke a debate/discussion.

Author description

Richard Spilsbury has worked in educational publishing for more than 20 years and has written on a variety of subjects, from climate change and food and farming to art history and design.