Pipelines and Politics
| Author | : Lisa Idzikowski |
| Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
| Total Pages | : 154 |
| Release | : 2017-12-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781534501980 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1534501983 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (983 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Pipelines and Politics by : Lisa Idzikowski
Download or read book Pipelines and Politics written by Lisa Idzikowski and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fossil fuels are a valuable commodity at the forefront of national and international politics. Pipelines can create jobs and economic growth, not to mention delivering a commodity to people who need it. What happens when there is conflict about the land through which a pipeline travels? Such conflicts can lead to protests, stoppages, and even war. Readers of this comprehensive volume, which explores the topic from a multitude of angles, will learn how a simple pipeline can have enormous geopolitical ramifications.