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Africa's New Oil: Power, Pipelines and Future Fortunes
Author: Celeste Hicks
Year: April 9, 2015
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 3.5 MB
Language: English



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The Plot: The book "Africa's New Oil Power Pipelines and Future Fortunes" by Celeste Hicks delves into the evolution of technology in the African continent, specifically the development of oil pipelines and its impact on the future of the region. The author posits that the discovery of oil in Africa has often been associated with conflict, corruption, and disaster, but also highlights the potential for this resource to bring about positive change and prosperity for the people. The book begins by examining the history of oil exploration and production in Africa, from the early days of exploitation by Western powers to the more recent involvement of China. The author notes that while some African countries have seen significant economic growth as a result of their oil reserves, others have been left with little to show for the billions of dollars they have earned. This disparity is attributed to a lack of transparency, poor governance, and corruption. The main thrust of the book is the argument that the development of modern knowledge and technologies is essential for the survival of humanity and the unification of warring states.
В книге Селесты Хикс «Новые нефтепроводы Африки и будущие судьбы» («Africa's New Oil Power Pipelines and Future Fortunes») рассказывается об эволюции технологий на африканском континенте, в частности о развитии нефтепроводов и их влиянии на будущее региона. Автор утверждает, что обнаружение нефти в Африке часто было связано с конфликтами, коррупцией и стихийными бедствиями, но также подчеркивает потенциал этого ресурса для позитивных изменений и процветания народа. Книга начинается с изучения истории разведки и добычи нефти в Африке, начиная с первых дней эксплуатации западными державами и заканчивая более недавним участием Китая. Автор отмечает, что в то время как в некоторых африканских странах наблюдается значительный экономический рост в результате наличия у них запасов нефти, другим осталось мало что показать за миллиарды долларов, которые они заработали. Это несоответствие объясняется отсутствием прозрачности, плохим управлением и коррупцией. Основная направленность книги - аргумент о том, что развитие современных знаний и технологий необходимо для выживания человечества и объединения враждующих государств.
livre de Celeste Hicks intitulé « New Oil Power Pipelines and Future Fortunes » décrit l'évolution des technologies sur le continent africain, en particulier le développement des oléoducs et leur impact sur l'avenir de la région. L'auteur affirme que la découverte de pétrole en Afrique était souvent liée aux conflits, à la corruption et aux catastrophes naturelles, mais souligne également le potentiel de cette ressource pour un changement positif et la prospérité de la population. livre commence par une étude de l'histoire de l'exploration et de la production pétrolières en Afrique, depuis les premiers jours de l'exploitation par les puissances occidentales jusqu'à la participation plus récente de la Chine. L'auteur note que si certains pays africains ont connu une croissance économique considérable en raison de leurs réserves de pétrole, d'autres n'ont pas beaucoup à montrer pour les milliards de dollars qu'ils ont gagnés. Cette incohérence s'explique par un manque de transparence, une mauvaise gouvernance et la corruption. L'accent principal du livre est l'argument selon lequel le développement des connaissances et des technologies modernes est nécessaire à la survie de l'humanité et à l'unification des États belligérants.
libro de Celeste Hicks «Nuevos oleoductos de África y destinos futuros» (Africa's New Oil Power Pipelines and Future Fortunes) describe la evolución de la tecnología en el continente africano, en particular el desarrollo de los oleoductos y su impacto en el futuro de la región. autor sostiene que la detección de petróleo en África a menudo se ha relacionado con conflictos, corrupción y desastres naturales, pero también destaca el potencial de este recurso para el cambio positivo y la prosperidad de la gente. libro comienza con un estudio de la historia de la exploración y producción de petróleo en África, desde los primeros días de explotación por las potencias occidentales hasta la participación más reciente de China. autor señala que mientras algunos países africanos están experimentando un crecimiento económico considerable como resultado de sus reservas de petróleo, otros tienen poco que mostrar por los miles de millones de dólares que han ganado. Este desajuste se explica por la falta de transparencia, la mala gestión y la corrupción. enfoque principal del libro es el argumento de que el desarrollo de los conocimientos y la tecnología modernos es esencial para la supervivencia de la humanidad y la unificación de los Estados en guerra.
Celeste Hicks Buch „Africa's New Oil Power Pipelines and Future Fortunes“ beschreibt die Entwicklung der Technologie auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent, insbesondere die Entwicklung von Ölpipelines und deren Auswirkungen auf die Zukunft der Region. Der Autor argumentiert, dass die Entdeckung von Öl in Afrika oft mit Konflikten, Korruption und Naturkatastrophen in Verbindung gebracht wurde, betont aber auch das Potenzial dieser Ressource für positive Veränderungen und den Wohlstand der Menschen. Das Buch beginnt mit einer Untersuchung der Geschichte der Ölförderung und -förderung in Afrika, beginnend mit den Anfängen der Ausbeutung durch westliche Mächte bis hin zur jüngsten Beteiligung Chinas. Der Autor stellt fest, dass einige afrikanische Länder zwar aufgrund ihrer Ölreserven ein erhebliches Wirtschaftswachstum verzeichnen, andere jedoch für die Milliarden von Dollar, die sie verdient haben, wenig zu zeigen haben. Diese Diskrepanz ist auf mangelnde Transparenz, schlechte Regierungsführung und Korruption zurückzuführen. Das Hauptaugenmerk des Buches liegt auf dem Argument, dass die Entwicklung moderner Kenntnisse und Technologien für das Überleben der Menschheit und die Vereinigung verfeindeter Staaten notwendig ist.
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Celeste Hicks'in Africa's New Oil Power Pipelines and Future Fortunes adlı kitabı, Afrika kıtasındaki teknolojinin evrimini, özellikle de petrol boru hatlarının gelişimini ve bölgenin geleceği üzerindeki etkilerini anlatıyor. Yazar, Afrika'daki petrol keşfinin genellikle çatışma, yolsuzluk ve doğal afetlerle ilişkilendirildiğini, ancak bu kaynağın insanların olumlu değişim ve refahı için potansiyelini de vurguladığını savunuyor. Kitap, Batılı güçlerin sömürüsünün ilk günlerinden Çin'in daha yeni katılımına kadar Afrika'daki petrol arama ve üretim tarihini inceleyerek başlıyor. Yazar, bazı Afrika ülkelerinin petrol rezervlerine sahip olmanın bir sonucu olarak önemli bir ekonomik büyüme yaşarken, diğerlerinin kazandıkları milyarlarca dolar için gösterecekleri çok az şey olduğunu belirtiyor. Bu eşitsizlik şeffaflık eksikliği, kötü yönetim ve yolsuzluğa bağlanıyor. Kitabın ana odağı, modern bilgi ve teknolojinin gelişiminin insanlığın hayatta kalması ve savaşan devletlerin birleşmesi için gerekli olduğu argümanıdır.
يصف كتاب سيليست هيكس خطوط أنابيب الطاقة النفطية الجديدة في إفريقيا وثروات المستقبل تطور التكنولوجيا في القارة الأفريقية، ولا سيما تطوير خطوط أنابيب النفط وتأثيرها على مستقبل المنطقة. يجادل المؤلف بأن اكتشاف النفط في إفريقيا غالبًا ما كان مرتبطًا بالصراع والفساد والكوارث الطبيعية، ولكنه يسلط الضوء أيضًا على إمكانات هذا المورد للتغيير الإيجابي وازدهار الناس. يبدأ الكتاب بفحص تاريخ التنقيب عن النفط وإنتاجه في إفريقيا، منذ الأيام الأولى لاستغلال القوى الغربية لمشاركة الصين الأخيرة. يشير المؤلف إلى أنه في حين أن بعض البلدان الأفريقية تشهد نموًا اقتصاديًا كبيرًا نتيجة امتلاكها احتياطيات نفطية، فإن البعض الآخر ليس لديه الكثير ليظهره مقابل مليارات الدولارات التي كسبتها. ويعزى هذا التفاوت إلى الافتقار إلى الشفافية وسوء الإدارة والفساد. ينصب التركيز الرئيسي للكتاب على الحجة القائلة بأن تطوير المعرفة والتكنولوجيا الحديثة ضروري لبقاء البشرية وتوحيد الدول المتحاربة.

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