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The Oil of Brazil

Exploration, Technical Capacity, and Geosciences Teaching (1864-1968)

  • Offers a construction of technical–scientific development, technical training and professionalization through oil in Brazil
  • Presents knowledge, development, and a way forward for the oil industry in Brazil through technological–scientific development and teaching geosciences in Brazil
  • Provides a large number of primary (unpublished) and secondary sources that demonstrate other gaps that have been previously neglected, regarding the search for black gold, also represented by means of graphics, photos, and maps
  • Addresses geological, political, and economic aspects

Part of the book series: Historical Geography and Geosciences (HIGEGE)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
  2. Introduction

    • Drielli Peyerl
    Pages 1-6
  3. The Petroleum Comes to Light (1864–1941)

    • Drielli Peyerl
    Pages 7-34
  4. The Formation of the Know-How (1938–1961)

    • Drielli Peyerl
    Pages 35-64
  5. Conclusions

    • Drielli Peyerl
    Pages 107-112
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 113-128

About this book

This book investigates the role of the National Petroleum Council (CNP) and especially of Petrobras in the construction and shaping of courses in Geosciences, as part of the historical process of the search for and exploration of oil, which began in Brazil in 1864 and ended in 1968 with the discovery of the first offshore well.

The book explores the history of the discovery of oil in Brazil together with the historical development of oil research and geosciences in Brazil. It also elucidates significant events and developments which occurred between 1864 and 1968 such as the foundation of the Ouro Preto Mining School, the foundation of the CNP and Petrobras and other scientific societies and universities and their contributions to the formation and constitution of geosciences in Brazil. This book also discusses the massive investments by CNP and Petrobras in technical and scientific research for oil exploration in the Brazilian territory.This unique book appeals to scientists,students and professionals in geosciences, history and related fields.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Energy and Environment, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

    Drielli Peyerl

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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