{"title":"Ken Silverstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Silverstein is a renowned investigative journalist and author whose work offers penetrating insights into politics and current affairs. With a career spanning several decades, Silverstein has made a name for himself by uncovering stories that often remain hidden from public view, tackling complex subjects with clarity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret World of Oil\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the shadowy corridors of the oil industry, revealing the intricate web of modern-day power brokers that influence global politics and economics. His investigative prowess and engaging narrative style make his books not only educational but also immensely compelling to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilverstein’s publications are a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the deeper machinations of political and economic structures that shape our world. His ability to unearth hidden truths and present them in an accessible manner ensures that his work stands out in the genre of politics and current affairs. Explore this collection to delve into detailed accounts that challenge the status quo and enlighten the curious mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secret-world-of-oil-by-ken-silverstein-9781781688670","title":"The Secret World of Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret World of Oil\u003c\/em\u003e explores the underbelly of the oil industry, a cornerstone of modern civilisation that has been scrutinised intensely yet often overlooked in terms of the shadowy figures that steer its course. These include secretive fixers, oil traders, lobbyists, PR agents, gangsters, and dictators who, in alliance with competing governments and multinational corporations, shape the industry beyond public view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt nearly every phase of oil production—from discovery to consumption—these hidden connections are lubricated by corruption and violence. Despite this invisibility, the energy sector stands as the most frequent violator of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, even surpassing the weapons industry in its infractions. This book endeavours to illuminate this obscure and complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret World of Oil\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a journey across the globe with research based on travels to cities such as New York, Houston, New Orleans, Paris, Geneva, and Phnom Penh. It features intimate portrayals of Louisiana oilmen and their political manipulators, a charming London fixer, and the extravagant lifestyle of an oil dictator's playboy son, who juggles choices between dozens of luxury vehicles before an evening of revelry in Los Angeles. Backed by the prestigious Open Society Foundations, this work is both an entertaining global travelogue and a significant piece of investigative journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850382397676,"sku":"9781781688670","price":87.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9587323482822.jpg?v=1759086315"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ken-silverstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}