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Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
216
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Oct 31, 2009
Editore
Steidl
Descrizione
Through the lens of renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky, a striking exploration of oil emerges, unraveling the deep connections between humanity and this finite resource. The vivid imagery captures the vast, transformed landscapes shaped by the oil industry, prompting a reflection on the environmental and societal implications of our dependence on fossil fuels.
Alongside insightful commentary from experts like Michael Mitchell, William Rees, and Paul Roth, the narrative delves into the complex relationship between civilization and oil. Each page compels readers to contemplate their role in a world increasingly defined by the consequences of extraction and consumption.
Alongside insightful commentary from experts like Michael Mitchell, William Rees, and Paul Roth, the narrative delves into the complex relationship between civilization and oil. Each page compels readers to contemplate their role in a world increasingly defined by the consequences of extraction and consumption.