Politics 368 - Internatnl Polit. of Petroleum

The development of the petroleum industry as the dominant energy source in the 20th century. The relationship between private corporations associated with exploration, production, refining, and marketing or oil and the various governments with whom they operate. The transition from a political economy dominated by American production to a truly global enterprise. The environmental consequences of petroleum consumption and the possibilities for a non-petroleum energy system.

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors.