Fracking: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

"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 "Although written for students and young adults, this book is accessible for all readers and is recommended for public and school libraries." - Booklist

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. * 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