Capitol Crude: The Impact of Oil on Alaska Politics

by Lisa Weissler

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*Amazon is not shipping the book to Alaska. They will ship to the rest of the country. The  Kindle version is available on the Amazon website.

“Capitol Crude: The Impact of Oil on Alaska Politics” offers a unique historical perspective that gives context for today’s political dynamics shaping Alaska’s future. 


The book is a great read for anyone interested in Alaska politics and understanding the ongoing conflict between corporate interests and the welfare of the public.

Click here to read a sample.

About the Author

Lisa Weissler draws on a wealth of professional and personal experience to tell the tale of the impact of oil on Alaska politics. She spent most of her 30-year career navigating the complexities of oil politics in Alaska, both as a natural resource and oil and gas attorney to the state and staff to Alaska legislators. With a passion for politics and writing, Weissler aims to make the complex history of Alaska oil politics approachable and interesting for all readers. It is her hope that understanding the past will help Alaskans and others find a path to a better future.

The author at Prudhoe Bay 1988

Contact Lisa at: 

 capitolcrude@gmail.com