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Michael Tondre, "Oil" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Economic and Business History

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The Cultural Legacy of Oil

This chapter examines the complex relationships between oil, history, and cultural perceptions, revealing how oil shapes economies, geopolitics, and daily life. Through a personal narrative, the author critiques the simplified view of oil's impact, emphasizing the interconnectedness of its benefits and the social, racial, and economic consequences it has on marginalized communities.

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