Crude world: the violent twilight of oil
“Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil”
Driven by deep concerns over the many ways oil makes the fate of nations, Peter Maass launched an investigation that took him to China, Iraq, Nigeria, Venezuela, Afghanistan and beyond. He spoke to warlords and politicians, lobbyists and princes, seeking to uncover why the countries richest in oil are often among the world’s poorest nations. Larry Mantle talks with Maass about his book, “Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil.”
Guest:
Peter Maass, author of “Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil”(Knopf). He is a New York Times Magazine contributor.
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