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OPEC, instrument of change
The story of the rise of OPEC from relative obscurity to world eminence
over the past 20 years is well worth the telling. There are the moments
of high drama when political and economic crosscurrents converged
to set the scene for significant changes in the balances of power. At the
same time , much of OPEC's work has been on a more mundane technical
level, concerned with the complex mechanics of oil pricing.
The objective in writing this book has been to make it detailed
and accurate enough on the technical level to pass muster with the most
exacting of specialists, while at the same time highlighting the broad
sweep of the politico-economic changes which enabled the OPEC oil
producers to regain control of their destinies after so many years of
subservience to the concessionary system of the major oil companies.
First of all I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all these
officials of OPEC and its Member Governments who have helped me
with my coverage of OPEC affairs during the past 20 years - in interviews,
background briefings or plain friendly conversations. The list is
too long to spell out individual names, but their experiences and views
inevitably form a significant part of the input of this book.
The writing of this book was made possible through the generous
sponsorship of OPEC, and I am especially grateful to the OPEC group
which assisted me with information, ideas, comments and suggestions
in this regard. However, it should be stressed that such assistance from
OPEC was made available freely and without strings or obligations as
far as the contents of the book are concerned. The responsibility for
all that appears in the book, as regards contents, interpretation or
opinion, rests solely with the author, and should not be attributed in
any way to OPEC or its Member Governments.
I would also like to express my appreciation for the forbearance of
my colleagues on Middle East Economic Survey - particularly Fuad
Itayim and Charles Snow - who generously filled in for me during my
book-writing absences from the office .
Finally, a particular debt of gratitude is due to Antonio R. Parra
who was responsible for preparing Chapter XI on OPEC aid to the
Third World.
Ketersediaan
| Call Number | Location | Available |
|---|---|---|
| 341.75472282 SEY o | PSB lt.1 - B. Penunjang | 2 |
| Penerbit | London: MacMillan 1980 |
|---|---|
| Edisi | - |
| Subjek | Prices Petroleum industry Petroleum products Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries |
| ISBN/ISSN | 9780333306673 |
| Klasifikasi | NONE |
| Deskripsi Fisik | ix, 306 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Info Detail Spesifik | - |
| Other Version/Related | Tidak tersedia versi lain |
| Lampiran Berkas | Tidak Ada Data |