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The Oil Industry

The Oil Industry

A case study-led series that examines and debates the positive and negative effects of development projects around the world.

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ISBN 9780750266048
Published 10 January 2012 by Hachette Children's Books
Format Hardback
Author(s) By Spilsbury, Richard
Series Development or Destruction

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Full details for this title

ISBN-13 9780750266048
ISBN-10 075026604X
Stock Available
Status Indent title (internationally sourced), usually ships 4-6 weeks
Publisher Hachette Children's Books
Imprint Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Publication Date 10 January 2012
International Publication Date 15 September 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Format Hardback
Author(s) By Spilsbury, Richard
Series Development or Destruction
Category Personal Family, Relationship & Social Issues
Natural Resources
Interest Age 12-15 years
Reading Age 12-15 years
NBS Text Young Adult General Interest & Leisure
ONIX Text Young adult
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions Width: 177mm
Height: 243mm
Spine: 9mm
Weight 270g
Dewey Code 338.27282
Catalogue Code 222482

Description of this Book

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.

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Author's Bio

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.

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