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Michael Tondre, "Oil" (Bloomsbury, 2024)

New Books in Economic and Business History

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Debunking the Dinosaur Myth: Oil's True Origins and Cultural Narratives

This chapter debunks the common myth that oil originates from dinosaurs, revealing its true origins in microscopic algae. It connects these misconceptions to cultural narratives and historical labor movements, particularly in Trinidad, providing a broader context to our understanding of oil's role in society.

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