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Fracking - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
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Fracking - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
Series: Contemporary World Issues
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The use of fracking is a tremendously important technology for the
recovery of oil and gas, but the advantages and costs of fracking
remain controversial. This book examines the issues and social,
economic, political, and legal aspects of fracking in the United
States. Hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells-known commonly as
"fracking"-has been in use in the United States for more than half
a century. In recent years, however, massive expansion of shale gas
fracturing across the nation has put fracking in the public eye. Is
fracking a "win win" like its proponents say, or are there
significant costs and dangers associated with the use of this
energy production technology? This book examines fracking from all
angles, addressing the promise of the United States becoming energy
independent through the use of the process to tap the massive
amounts of natural gas and oil available as well as the host of
problems associated with fracking-groundwater contamination and
increased seismic activity, just to mention two-that raise
questions about the long-term feasibility of the process as a
source of natural gas. The first part of the book provides a
historical background of the topic; a review of technical
information about fracking; and a detailed discussion of the
social, economic, political, legal, and other aspects of the
current fracking controversy. The second part of the book provides
a host of resources for readers seeking to learn even more in-depth
information about the topic, supplying a chronology, glossary,
annotated bibliography, and profiles of important individuals and
organizations. Written specifically for students and young adults,
the content is accessible to readers with little or no previous
knowledge regarding fracking. Provides readers with a complete
historical review of the origins, development, and expansion of the
use of fracking Explains the technical principles related to the
use of fracking in clear, nontechnical language Presents an
unbiased review of the arguments for and against the use of
fracking for the recovery of oil and gas Supplies a summary of the
history of the use of fracking in the United States
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