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- Condition
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Signed By
- John Hofmeister
- Era
- 2010s
- Signed
- Yes
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780230102088
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0230102085
ISBN-13
9780230102088
eBay Product ID (ePID)
80128608
Product Key Features
Book Title
Why We Hate the Oil Companies : Straight Talk from an Energy Insider
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Industries / General, International Relations / General, Public Policy / Environmental Policy
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Political Science, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-052385
Dewey Edition
22
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Entertaining and irreverent, skewering nicely all participants in energy supplies, demand and policies and is founded on a deep understanding of the economics, technologies and politics that drive the system. Fulfills a very important role in educating a broad readership in the critical issues of the national energy system and proposing pragmatic solutions with flair and candor. For the sake of the nation, I very much hope it attracts the high level of attention that it deserves., "Mr. Hofmeister does his country a favor by pointing the finger of blame at the government and not at oil companies, which, every time there's a major hurricane, are used as scapegoats so politicians don't have to take responsibility for the fundamental causes of the nation's daunting energy situation. We need more voices like Mr. Hofmeister's."--The Washington Times"In an ambitious attempt to redefine the national discussion on energy policy, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., argues that pretty much everyone--from politicians to oil execs to environmentalists--is wrong on the issue...The good news: his ideas could actually work...A compelling, important book, especially given current events."--Newsweek"Essential...[Lays out his points] brilliantly and entertainingly. And with the eerie calm of a Vlucan. And he spares no one criticism."--Esquire "Provocative....Insightful....Stimulating....See the alternative view of an insider! Share his outrage."--Ram Charan, bestselling co-author ofExecutionand author ofWhat the CEO Wants You to Know" "As President of Shell Oil, [Hofmeister] addressed future energy and environmental security, challenging the industry to increase awareness of the energy issues. Now, [he] is reaching out to educate Americans about energy and solutions to ensure that preserving the environment is a top priority for public policy. John knows his ‘business' and will help citizens and policy makers alike change the way we view our responsibility to the future." --Gretchen M. Bataille, President, University of North Texas"[Hofmeister] takes a broad view of what we need to do to craft a successful energy strategy for our nation and has first hand knowledge of why our past policies have failed to prepare us for 21st Century challenges." --Robert S. Walker, Former Chairman of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Energy "Entertaining and irreverent, skewering nicely all participants in energy supplies, demand and policies and is founded on a deep understanding of the economics, technologies and politics that drive the system. Fulfills a very important role in educating a broad readership in the critical issues of the national energy system and proposing pragmatic solutions with flair and candor. For the sake of the nation, I very much hope it attracts the high level of attention that it deserves."--Christopher E. Ross, Vice President, CRA Charles River Associates and co-author of "Terra Incognita - A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders" "I have been interested in energy issues since high school and have read extensively on energy-related subjects. This is, by far, the most coherent, thoughtful, practical and compelling book I have ever read on energy technology and policy issues."--Mike Critelli, chairman of Dossia Service Corporation, retired chairman and CEO, Pitney Bowes "Why We Hate the Oil Companiesis riveting. I keep quoting it to people. Reading it is like having a wise uncle in the energy industry (and an environmental advocate to boot) who takes you aside and tells you, in straight language, exactly what's wrong and right with the current American system. Candor, insight, and urgency at John Hofmeister's level are so rare that, before this book arrived, I'd forgotten they existed."-- Art Kleiner, editor-in-chief, strategy+business, Why We Hate the Oil Companiesis refreshingly pragmatic in its view, an engaging and illuminating read in an incredibly politicized policy area…America will be all the better for it."—Foreign Policy"Mr. Hofmeister does his country a favor by pointing the finger of blame at the government and not at oil companies, which, every time there's a major hurricane, are used as scapegoats so politicians don't have to take responsibility for the fundamental causes of the nation's daunting energy situation. We need more voices like Mr. Hofmeister's."—The Washington TimesIn an ambitious attempt to redefine the national discussion on energy policy, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., argues that pretty much everyone—from politicians to oil execs to environmentalists—is wrong on the issue…The good news: his ideas could actually work…A compelling, important book, especially given current events."—NewsweekEssential…[Lays out his points] brilliantly and entertainingly. And with the eerie calm of a Vlucan. And he spares no one criticism."—Esquire A remarkably balanced reflection from a past industry player. Hofmeister obviously doesn't give a rip about what his former colleagues think about him; he's critical of the industry and has the street cred to be…Offers some aggressive solutions to global warming and the over-consumption of energy."—The Globe and Mail Provocative….Insightful….Stimulating….See the alternative view of an insider! Share his outrage."--Ram Charan, bestselling co-author ofExecutionand author ofWhat the CEO Wants You to Know" As President of Shell Oil, [Hofmeister] addressed future energy and environmental security, challenging the industry to increase awareness of the energy issues. Now, [he] is reaching out to educate Americans about energy and solutions to ensure that preserving the environment is a top priority for public policy. John knows his ‘business' and will help citizens and policy makers alike change the way we view our responsibility to the future." —Gretchen M. Bataille, President, University of North Texas[Hofmeister] takes a broad view of what we need to do to craft a successful energy strategy for our nation and has first hand knowledge of why our past policies have failed to prepare us for 21st Century challenges." —Robert S. Walker, Former Chairman of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Energy "Entertaining and irreverent, skewering nicely all participants in energy supplies, demand and policies and is founded on a deep understanding of the economics, technologies and politics that drive the system. Fulfills a very important role in educating a broad readership in the critical issues of the national energy system and proposing pragmatic solutions with flair and candor. For the sake of the nation, I very much hope it attracts the high level of attention that it deserves."--Christopher E. Ross, Vice President, CRA Charles River Associates and co-author of "Terra Incognita - A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders" "I have been interested in energy issues since high school and have read extensively on energy-related subjects. This is, by far, the most coherent, thoughtful, practical and compelling book I have ever read on energy technology and policy issues."--Mike Critelli, chairman of Dossia Service, I have been interested in energy issues since high school and have read extensively on energy-related subjects. This is, by far, the most coherent, thoughtful, practical and compelling book I have ever read on energy technology and policy issues., [Hofmeister] takes a broad view of what we need to do to craft a successful energy strategy for our nation and has first hand knowledge of why our past policies have failed to prepare us for 21st Century challenges., Mr. Hofmeister does his country a favor by pointing the finger of blame at the government and not at oil companies, which, every time there's a major hurricane, are used as scapegoats so politicians don't have to take responsibility for the fundamental causes of the nation's daunting energy situation. We need more voices like Mr. Hofmeister's., A remarkably balanced reflection from a past industry player. Hofmeister obviously doesn't give a rip about what his former colleagues think about him; he's critical of the industry and has the street cred to be...Offers some aggressive solutions to global warming and the over-consumption of energy., Provocative....Insightful....Stimulating....See the alternative view of an insider! Share his outrage., As President of Shell Oil, [Hofmeister] addressed future energy and environmental security, challenging the industry to increase awareness of the energy issues. Now, [he] is reaching out to educate Americans about energy and solutions to ensure that preserving the environment is a top priority for public policy. John knows his 'business' and will help citizens and policy makers alike change the way we view our responsibility to the future., Why We Hate the Oil Companies is refreshingly pragmatic in its view, an engaging and illuminating read in an incredibly politicized policy area...America will be all the better for it., In an ambitious attempt to redefine the national discussion on energy policy, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., argues that pretty much everyone--from politicians to oil execs to environmentalists--is wrong on the issue...The good news: his ideas could actually work...A compelling, important book, especially given current events., "As President of Shell Oil, [Hofmeister] addressed future energy and environmental security, challenging the industry to increase awareness of the energy issues. Now, [he] is reaching out to educate Americans about energy and solutions to ensure that preserving the environment is a top priority for public policy. John knows his 'business' and will help citizens and policy makers alike change the way we view our responsibility to the future." -Gretchen M. Bataille, President, University of North Texas"[Hofmeister] takes a broad view of what we need to do to craft a successful energy strategy for our nation and has first hand knowledge of why our past policies have failed to prepare us for 21st Century challenges." -Robert S. Walker, Former Chairman of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Energy, 'A compelling, important book, especially given current events.' - Newsweek '...refreshingly pragmatic in its view, an engaging and illuminating read in an incredibly politicized policy area.' - Foreign Policy, "Provocative….Insightful….Stimulating….See the alternative view of an insider! Share his outrage."--Ram Charan, bestselling co-author ofExecutionand author ofWhat the CEO Wants You to Know" "As President of Shell Oil, [Hofmeister] addressed future energy and environmental security, challenging the industry to increase awareness of the energy issues. Now, [he] is reaching out to educate Americans about energy and solutions to ensure that preserving the environment is a top priority for public policy. John knows his 'business' and will help citizens and policy makers alike change the way we view our responsibility to the future." -Gretchen M. Bataille, President, University of North Texas"[Hofmeister] takes a broad view of what we need to do to craft a successful energy strategy for our nation and has first hand knowledge of why our past policies have failed to prepare us for 21st Century challenges." -Robert S. Walker, Former Chairman of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Energy "Entertaining and irreverent, skewering nicely all participants in energy supplies, demand and policies and is founded on a deep understanding of the economics, technologies and politics that drive the system. Fulfills a very important role in educating a broad readership in the critical issues of the national energy system and proposing pragmatic solutions with flair and candor. For the sake of the nation, I very much hope it attracts the high level of attention that it deserves."--Christopher E. Ross, Vice President, CRA Charles River Associates and co-author of "Terra Incognita - A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders" "I have been interested in energy issues since high school and have read extensively on energy-related subjects. This is, by far, the most coherent, thoughtful, practical and compelling book I have ever read on energy technology and policy issues."--Mike Critelli, chairman of Dossia Service Corporation, retired chairman and CEO, Pitney Bowes "Why We Hate the Oil Companiesis riveting. I keep quoting it to people. Reading it is like having a wise uncle in the energy industry (and an environmental advocate to boot) who takes you aside and tells you, in straight language, exactly what's wrong and right with the current American system. Candor, insight, and urgency at John Hofmeister's level are so rare that, before this book arrived, I'd forgotten they existed."-- Art Kleiner, editor-in-chief, strategy+business, Essential...[Lays out his points] brilliantly and entertainingly. And with the eerie calm of a Vlucan. And he spares no one criticism., "In an ambitious attempt to redefine the national discussion on energy policy, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., argues that pretty much everyone--from politicians to oil execs to environmentalists--is wrong on the issue...The good news: his ideas could actually work...A compelling, important book, especially given current events."--Newsweek "Provocative....Insightful....Stimulating....See the alternative view of an insider! Share his outrage."--Ram Charan, bestselling co-author ofExecutionand author ofWhat the CEO Wants You to Know" "As President of Shell Oil, [Hofmeister] addressed future energy and environmental security, challenging the industry to increase awareness of the energy issues. Now, [he] is reaching out to educate Americans about energy and solutions to ensure that preserving the environment is a top priority for public policy. John knows his ‘business' and will help citizens and policy makers alike change the way we view our responsibility to the future." --Gretchen M. Bataille, President, University of North Texas"[Hofmeister] takes a broad view of what we need to do to craft a successful energy strategy for our nation and has first hand knowledge of why our past policies have failed to prepare us for 21st Century challenges." --Robert S. Walker, Former Chairman of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Energy "Entertaining and irreverent, skewering nicely all participants in energy supplies, demand and policies and is founded on a deep understanding of the economics, technologies and politics that drive the system. Fulfills a very important role in educating a broad readership in the critical issues of the national energy system and proposing pragmatic solutions with flair and candor. For the sake of the nation, I very much hope it attracts the high level of attention that it deserves."--Christopher E. Ross, Vice President, CRA Charles River Associates and co-author of "Terra Incognita - A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders" "I have been interested in energy issues since high school and have read extensively on energy-related subjects. This is, by far, the most coherent, thoughtful, practical and compelling book I have ever read on energy technology and policy issues."--Mike Critelli, chairman of Dossia Service Corporation, retired chairman and CEO, Pitney Bowes "Why We Hate the Oil Companiesis riveting. I keep quoting it to people. Reading it is like having a wise uncle in the energy industry (and an environmental advocate to boot) who takes you aside and tells you, in straight language, exactly what's wrong and right with the current American system. Candor, insight, and urgency at John Hofmeister's level are so rare that, before this book arrived, I'd forgotten they existed."-- Art Kleiner, editor-in-chief, strategy+business, 'A compelling, important book, especially given current events.' - Newsweek '...refreshingly pragmatic in its view, an engaging and illuminating read in an incredibly politicized policy area.' - Foreign Policy , "In an ambitious attempt to redefine the national discussion on energy policy, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., argues that pretty much everyone--from politicians to oil execs to environmentalists--is wrong on the issue...The good news: his ideas could actually work...A compelling, important book, especially given current events."--Newsweek"Essential...[Lays out his points] brilliantly and entertainingly. And with the eerie calm of a Vlucan. And he spares no one criticism."--Esquire "Provocative....Insightful....Stimulating....See the alternative view of an insider! Share his outrage."--Ram Charan, bestselling co-author ofExecutionand author ofWhat the CEO Wants You to Know" "As President of Shell Oil, [Hofmeister] addressed future energy and environmental security, challenging the industry to increase awareness of the energy issues. Now, [he] is reaching out to educate Americans about energy and solutions to ensure that preserving the environment is a top priority for public policy. John knows his ‘business' and will help citizens and policy makers alike change the way we view our responsibility to the future." --Gretchen M. Bataille, President, University of North Texas"[Hofmeister] takes a broad view of what we need to do to craft a successful energy strategy for our nation and has first hand knowledge of why our past policies have failed to prepare us for 21st Century challenges." --Robert S. Walker, Former Chairman of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Energy "Entertaining and irreverent, skewering nicely all participants in energy supplies, demand and policies and is founded on a deep understanding of the economics, technologies and politics that drive the system. Fulfills a very important role in educating a broad readership in the critical issues of the national energy system and proposing pragmatic solutions with flair and candor. For the sake of the nation, I very much hope it attracts the high level of attention that it deserves."--Christopher E. Ross, Vice President, CRA Charles River Associates and co-author of "Terra Incognita - A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders" "I have been interested in energy issues since high school and have read extensively on energy-related subjects. This is, by far, the most coherent, thoughtful, practical and compelling book I have ever read on energy technology and policy issues."--Mike Critelli, chairman of Dossia Service Corporation, retired chairman and CEO, Pitney Bowes "Why We Hate the Oil Companiesis riveting. I keep quoting it to people. Reading it is like having a wise uncle in the energy industry (and an environmental advocate to boot) who takes you aside and tells you, in straight language, exactly what's wrong and right with the current American system. Candor, insight, and urgency at John Hofmeister's level are so rare that, before this book arrived, I'd forgotten they existed."-- Art Kleiner, editor-in-chief, strategy+business, [Hofmeister] persuasively argues that oil companies' sometimes poor actions and reputations combined with politicians' false promises have created an untenable framework for moving forward in addressing the United States' energy future.
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Synopsis
As president of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister was known for being a straight shooter, willing to challenge his peers throughout the industry. Now, he's a man on a mission, the founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, crisscrossing the country in a grassroots campaign to change the way we look at energy in this country. While pundits proffer false new promises of green energy independence, or flatly deny the existence of a problem, Hofmeister offers an insider's view of what's behind the energycompanies' posturing, and how politicians use energy misinformation, disinformation, and lack of information to get and stay elected. He tackles the energy controversy head-on, without regard for political correctness. He also provides a new framework for solving difficult problems, identifying solutions that will lead to a future of comfortable lifestyles, affordable and clean energy, environmental protection, and sustained economic competitiveness., "Americans have long had a love-hate relationship with the oil industry. Myself included." - from the Preface As president of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister was known for being a straight shooter, willing to challenge his peers throughout the industry. Now, he's a man on a mission, the founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, crisscrossing the country in a grassroots campaign to change the way we look at energy in this country. While others scaremonger, offer false new promises of green energy independence, or flatly deny the existence of a problem, Hofmeister offers an insider's view of what's behind the energy companies' posturing, and how politicians use energy misinformation, disinformation, and lack of information to get and stay elected. He tackles the energy controversy head-on, without regard for political correctness. He also provides a new framework for solving issues that have seemed insoluble, identifying solutions that will lead to a future of comfortable lifestyles, affordable and clean energy, environmental protection and sustained economic competitivenes., As president of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister was known for being a straight shooter, willing to challenge his peers throughout the industry. Now, he's a man on a mission, the founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, crisscrossing the country in a grassroots campaign to change the way we look at energy in this country. While pundits proffer false new promises of green energy independence, or flatly deny the existence of a problem, Hofmeister offers an insider's view of what's behind the energy companies' posturing, and how politicians use energy misinformation, disinformation, and lack of information to get and stay elected. He tackles the energy controversy head-on, without regard for political correctness. He also provides a new framework for solving difficult problems, identifying solutions that will lead to a future of comfortable lifestyles, affordable and clean energy, environmental protection, and sustained economic competitiveness.
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HD9565.H64 2010
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