Bøker av UK) Cook

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the upstream industry, drawing together the various inter-disciplinary links within the industry. This book presents various major stages in the life of an oil or gas field, from gaining access to opportunity, through exploration, appraisal, development planning, production, and finally to decommissioning.

Written in a clear style and drawing on illustrative examples, Genetically Modified Language is an insightful look at how language shapes our opinions. Cook subjects the language of the case for GM to a careful and detailed examination and demonstrates that language which puports to seek clarity actually manipulates opinion.