Crude awakening: money, mavericks, and mayhem in Alaska

The Story Of America's Last Frontier And Oil Province From The Discovery Of Oil In Prudhoe Bay In 1968, To Its Crossroads Today After Governor Sarah Palin. They Built A Dream, And Others Drilled It -- A Small Man And A Big Pipeline -- Alaska, The Land Of Oil And Money -- Oil Patch People -- Clinging To Guns And Religion In Wasilla -- Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure -- If You Can't Beat The Good Ol' Boys, Become A Good Ol' Girl -- Neverland Meets Lord Of The Flies On Crack -- Oinkers, Pit Bulls And Frank -- The Corrupt Bastards -- The Republican Death Picnic -- Hopefully Slow Gas Will Begin To Pass Quickly -- Exxon, Don't Let The Door Hit You In The Stern -- Crude Awakening -- Break Up Or The Short Goodbye. Amanda Coyne And Tony Hopfinger. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 263-272) And Index.