Beyond the Fracking Wars provides an accessible and credible reference for lawyers, public officials, planners, and citizens. It avoids a "pro" or "anti" position and serves as a balanced resource on common issues associated with unconventional oil and gas exploration and development. This timely and relevant reference book covers:

• The technologies and regulatory framework governing oil and gas development via hydraulic fracturing
• Case studies exploring the hurdles, pitfalls, and opportunities for creative solutions
• Innovative approaches to managing the impacts of the "shale gale" on both the regional and international level
• And much more

Whether you are a state and local government lawyer, land owner, public official, planner, oil and gas industry employee, or interested citizen, Beyond the Fracking Wars is a must-have reference for understanding the controversial subject of unconventional oil and gas development and its impact on local governments.

For more information about the highly reputable and well-respected authors and their chapters, please refer to the Table of Contents.

Praise for Beyond the Fracking Wars

"Beyond the Fracking Wars is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the competing policy choices that must be made - especially in disputes over resource extraction and governmental regulation - as unconventional shale oil and gas development moves forward."
 -- Bruce M. Kramer, Texas Tech University School of Law (emeritus) and University of Colorado Law School