Oil Spills

This book explores issues related to oil spills, including how spills happen, the risks of oil drilling, and if the oil industry needs more oversight and regulation. Editor Tamara Thompson has compiled a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on the issues of oil spills. Fact boxes summarize important information for researchers, and an extensive bibliography is included.