{"product_id":"pipeline-politics-madelon-finkel-9781440861857","title":"Pipeline Politics: Assessing the Benefits and Harms of Energy Policy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential review of the history, benefits, limitations, failures, and politics of pipelines, with a core focus on potential harms to environmental and human health.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe United States holds the world record of having the largest network of energy pipelines, with more than 2.4 million miles of pipeline transporting oil or natural gas. Russia, China, and Canada as well as many other countries also have extensive pipelines. How safe is this means of transport, and is there a potential harm to the environment and human health? In this text, professor Madelon L. Finkel presents an essential and clearly-stated review of the pros and cons of transporting oil and natural gas by pipeline. Finkel dispels myths, inaccuracies, and misconceptions and highlights the potential dangers that must be considered in any country's energy policy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePipeline Politics: Assessing the Benefits and Harms of Energy Policy\u003c\/i\u003e provides a broad and accessible analysis of pipelines, from their history and safety to their politics and risks. Finkel examines the benefits and costs of pipelines in parallel as well as issues of environmental justice; the fairness of treatment of the people affected; and the development, implementation, and enforcement of pipeline laws, regulations, and policies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Madelon Finkel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440861854\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440861857\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 1.00d","brand":"Madelon Finkel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001511067903,"sku":"9781440861857","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d6e79930-96ae-46d4-8e23-14ab0f98980f.jpg?v=1751601293","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pipeline-politics-madelon-finkel-9781440861857","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}