The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power

Analyze the role of geopolitical strategies in shaping the global oil market as depicted in The Prize. How do Yergin’s examples illustrate the interplay between national interests and oil diplomacy? Discuss at least three different aspects of the text to support your analysis.

Discuss the impact of technological innovation on the oil industry. How does Yergin describe the evolution of extraction and refining technologies, and what implications do these advancements have for global economies and environmental policies?

Examine the use of narrative structure in The Prize. How does Yergin organize the historical events, and what effect does this have on the broader understanding of the oil industry’s development?