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Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy | Matthew R. Simmons

Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy | Matthew R. Simmons

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Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy

A thought-provoking look at Saudi oil, energy security, and the global economic consequences of supply shocks.

Some items on Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Some are here because they meant something to my dad. He was an actor, a scriptwriter, and a serious collector of films and books that had something to say. This is one of those pieces.

This book digs into the question that sits behind so much of modern life: how secure is the world's energy supply, really? Matthew R. Simmons looks closely at Saudi production and the assumptions built into global markets, and asks what happens if those assumptions are wrong. It's detailed, challenging, and written for readers who want to understand the real mechanics of energy, economics, and geopolitics.

If you're interested in energy policy, global economics, or the hidden forces that shape world events, this is a strong addition to the shelf. It makes you think about how the world actually works.


📖 About This Edition

Hardback with Dust Jacket | English Language | Energy & Economics

  • Author: Matthew R. Simmons
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Themes: Energy security, Saudi oil, global economics, geopolitics
Condition Dust jacket shows a slight crease to the top front cover. Pages and spine are structurally sound and clean.
Arya's Approval
Right darlings, this one asks the uncomfortable questions that sit behind the headlines. Energy security, global markets, what happens when assumptions are wrong. It's detailed and serious, and it makes you think about how the world actually works. If you like non-fiction that challenges you, this is a cracking read.
★★★★★ 5 PAWS, Arya, Chief Drama Officer & Energy & Economics Reviewer

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