{"title":"Philippe Le Billon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Philippe Le Billon collection, a captivating selection for those intrigued by the intricate web of geopolitics and natural resources. Philippe Le Billon is a renowned author and academic, who skilfully bridges the gap between complex environmental issues and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis work, particularly notable in books like \u003cem\u003eOil\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deep into the impact of natural resources on global political landscapes. Through the lens of science and nature, he provides insightful analysis into how commodities like oil shape international relationships, economics, and even conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for readers with a keen interest in environmental sciences and global affairs, offering a deeper understanding of the often unseen dynamics that influence our world. Le Billon's books are not only educational but are also a crucial resource for those aiming to navigate the complexities of today's environmental challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oil-by-philippe-le-billon-9781509511730","title":"Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOil\u003c\/em\u003e pulses through our daily lives. It is the plastic we touch, the food we eat, and the way we move. Oil politics in the twentieth century was about the management of abundance, state power, and market growth. The legacy of this age of plenty includes declining conventional oil reserves, volatile prices, climate change, and enduring poverty in many oil-rich countries. The politics of oil are now at a turning point, and its future will not be like its past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this in-depth primer to one of the world’s most significant industries, authors Gavin Bridge and Philippe Le Billon take a fresh look at the contemporary political economy of oil. Going beyond simple assertions of peak oil and an oil curse, they point to an industry reordered by global shifts in demand toward Asia, growing reliance on unconventional reserves, international commitments to reduce carbon emissions, a growing campaign for fossil fuel divestment, and violent political struggles in many producer states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a new geopolitics of oil emerges, the need for effective global oil governance becomes imperative. Highlighting the growing influence of civil society and attentive to the efforts of firms and states to craft new institutions, this fully updated second edition identifies the challenges and opportunities to curtail price volatility, curb demand and the growth of dirty oil, decarbonize energy systems, and improve governance in oil-producing countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854724681964,"sku":"9781509511730","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7a9615b5a523625591174a686351263c.jpg?v=1759265914"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/philippe-le-billon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}