Crude Capitalism

By Adam Hanieh,

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Book description

This expansive history traces the hidden connections between oil and capitalism from the late 1800s to the current climate crisis. Beyond simplistic narratives that frame oil as 'prize' or 'curse', Crude Capitalism uncovers the surprising ways that oil is woven into the fabric of our modern world: the rise of…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Crude Capitalism as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A brilliant and brilliantly written exploration of the oil industry, and how it has taken over the world - and now intends to destroy it.

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