Fracking: a reference handbook

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Overview: 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. …

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Full title :Fracking : a reference handbook / David E. Newton.

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Publication Date:©2015

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):ABC-Clio
Place of Publication:Santa Barbara, California
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2015

The Physical Object

Description:xviii, 340 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781610696913, 1610696913
oclc:ocn893455644
LC Classification:TD195.G3
Dewey Decimal:622/.2

Preface -- Background And History: -- Genesis of fossil fuels -- Oil And Gas Resources: -- Terminology -- Exploring for oil and gas -- Drilling technology -- Petroleum chemistry -- Brief history of petroleum exploration -- Petroleum century -- Natural gas century -- Hydraulic Fracturing: -- History of hydraulic fracturing -- Horizontal drilling -- Conclusion -- References -- Problems, Controversies, And Solutions: -- Peak Oil And Gas: Still A Looming Threat Or Only A Distant Fantasy?: -- Global state of affairs -- Energy independence for the United States -- Benefits Of Fracking: -- Direct economic benefits -- Indirect economic benefits -- Environmental benefits -- Opposition to fracking -- Problems Associated With Hydraulic Fracturing: -- Water use -- Water contamination -- Air pollution -- Earthquakes -- Aesthetic and related disturbances -- Laws and regulations -- Conclusion -- References -- Perspectives: -- Introduction -- Separating fact from hype / Trudy E Bell -- Why fracking is beneficial / Bruce Everett -- Urgent need for global definition of terms in the reporting on fracking and seismic activity / Gina Hagler -- Fracking and the future of fresh water / Michael Pastorkov…

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