In this, the eighth edition of Oil and World Power, published in 1986, Peter Odell explains the complexities of the gigantic oil empire and its influence on the world. This is an exceptionally interesting and relevant work, of great value to those with an interest in the oil industry, global power and international economic development.

List of Maps, Figures and Tables; Preface; 1. Introduction: The World's Oil Industry 2. The U.S.A. and World Oil 3. Soviet Oil Development 4. The Major Oil-Exporting Countries 5. Oil Policies in Western Europe 6. Japan: Growth and Dependence on Oil Imports 7. Dependence on Oil in the Developing World 8. Oil in International Relations and World Economic Development 9. The Revolution in the World of Oil Power, 1970-75 10. The Response to O.P.E.C.'s Challenge 11. Postscript; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index