《石油的时代》是一部深入剖析石油如何塑造现代世界格局的集大成之作。本书系统追溯了从19世纪石油工业萌芽至今的全球发展历程, 揭示了石油作为核心能源与战略资源, 在驱动经济增长、引发地缘政治冲突、加速环境危机中的双重角色。作者通过梳理石油经济、技术与政治的复杂互动网络, 不仅呈现了“黑金”帝国的兴衰脉络, 更深刻批判了其背后依赖化石燃料的文明模式所面临的不可持续困境。本书为理解全球化、气候变化与能源转型时代的挑战提供了关键的历史视角与批判性框架。

The Era of Oilis a seminal work that offers a profound analysis of how petroleum has shaped the modern global landscape. This book systematically traces the worldwide evolution of the oil industry from its inception in the 19th century to the present day, elucidating the dual role of oil as both a pivotal energy source and a strategic resource—one that has driven economic growth, triggering geopolitical conflicts, and accelerating environmental crises. By unraveling the complex interactions among oil economics, technology, and politics, the author not only delineates the trajectory of the "black gold" empire but also delivers a trenchant critique of the unsustainable civilization model reliant on fossil fuels. This volume provides an essential historical perspective and a critical framework for comprehending contemporary challenges related to globalization, climate change, and the ongoing energy transition.