A Field Philosopher's Guide to Fracking: How One Texas Town Stood Up to Big Oil and Gas by Adam Briggle

A Field Philosopher's Guide to Fracking: How One Texas Town Stood Up to Big Oil and Gas

Adam Briggle

352 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy informative reflective slow-paced
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A Field Philosopher's Guide to Fracking: How One Texas Town Stood Up to Big Oil and Gas by Adam Briggle is a compelling read for anyone interested in social justice, environmental activism, and the intersection of philosophy and real-world problem-solving, as it chronicles a remarkable true story of grassroots resistance and community empowerment in the face of corporate power.

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When philosophy professor Adam Briggle moved to Denton, Texas, he had never heard of fracking. Only five years later he would successfully lead a citizens' initiative to ban hydraulic fracturing in Denton--the first Texas town to challenge the oil...

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