Fracking

A Reference Handbook

David E. Newton (Independent Scholar, USA)

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English

ABC-CLIO
16 January 2015

Gas industries; Fossil fuel technologies; Mining technology & engineering

Series: Contemporary World Issues

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.

By: David E. Newton (Independent Scholar USA)
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781610696913
ISBN 10: 1610696913
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 16 January 2015
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Children's (6-12) , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David E. Newton, EdD, has been a freelance writer of nonfiction books and ancillary materials for young adults for nearly 55 years.

Reviews for Fracking: A Reference Handbook

Although written for students and young adults, this book is accessible for all readers and is recommended for public and school libraries. * Booklist * This is a strong and timely choice for an undergraduate or public library reference collection. . . . [I]t will work well as a lower-level introduction to the topic. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers, lower-level undergraduates. * Choice *