This book discusses oil, an important resource in todays fast-paced world, its benefits and downfalls, how oil became so popular, and what its continued use means for the environment and for people on Earth.

This thorough book covers the important processes of oil, from its origins and formation to its extraction and refining.

Beyond fueling vehicles used for all kinds of transportation, oil and gas resources affect many other aspects of people's lives, through their use in medicines, plastics, detergents, and fabrics. This book examines how oil is extracted and transported through pipelines, including discussion of controversial processes like fracking and drilling in the Arctic. The political and economic impact of controlling these resources is critiqued, allowing readers...