Crude Capitalism (2024) explores how oil shaped global capitalism, tracing its rise from the 19th century. The book reveals oil’s role in geopolitical power, economic structures, and environmental impact. Highlighting corporations, OPEC, and producer-consumer dynamics, Hanieh argues oil is a core driver of modern imperialism and economic systems, offering a critical view of energy’s global influence.
Crude Capitalism (2024) explores how oil shaped global capitalism, tracing its rise from the 19th century. The book reveals oil’s role in geopolitical power, economic structures, and environmental impact. Highlighting corporations, OPEC, and producer-consumer dynamics, Hanieh argues oil is a core driver of modern imperialism and economic systems, offering a critical view of energy’s global influence.