The Authors eloquently highlights the social problems, political conflicts, and ecological questions that arise from the struggles among stakeholders in the appropriation of natural resources. The lessons learned from authors’ inquiries provide hope and knowledge that is imperative to the successful advancement of human society. This book recollects past struggles but gives us insight into how humanity’s greatest challenge can be approached in the future.

Charlette Hearne, founding member, Oklahomans for Responsible Water Policy

Social conflict over environmental issues including hydraulic fracking and water rights are major components of this book. The contents of this book help readers to conceptualize how social problems evolve into political issues that become part of the American consciousness. The qualitative research format utilized throughout the book provides readers with depth and richness into each environmental issue.

Steven Aicinena, Professor, University of Texas Permian Basin