Terrorism & Oil

Description

Oil is the lifeblood that flows through the veins of industrialized nations. From gasoline to toothpaste and other practical necessities, oil's importance touches each and every one of us. Without oil, the world would cease to exist as we know it. Terrorism & Oil is the first book to take an in-depth look at the oil industry’s vulnerabilities to terrorism. Written by Neal Adams, one of the most influential voices in the oil industry, Terrorism & Oil delivers a powerful and thought-provoking message to a society addicted to this threatened resource. Divided into two sections—Education and Action—Terrorism & Oil is a rich source of information providing • a history of terrorism and oil supply disruptions • valuable production/consumption statistic tables and graphs • an overview of transportation choke points and infrastructures • valuable site assessment checklists • an overview of typical terrorist weapons Overall, Adams delivers thought-provoking content and draws soundly intelligent conclusions which make Terrorism & Oil a valuable must-read for a society facing a new era of terrorism