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Name: The frackers
Author: Gregory Zuckerman

In The Frackers, journalist Gregory Zuckerman presents a two‑decade narrative of the U.S. oil and natural‑gas surge, beginning with the invention of hydraulic fracturing and culminating in unprecedented domestic production. Through interviews and insider access, he follows the careers of key figures such as George Mitchell, Harold Hamm, and Aubrey McClendon, illustrating how bold entrepreneurs challenged conventional wisdom to unlock shale deposits. The book also analyses the broader ramifications—energy independence, stock‑market booms, and the environmental debate that has surrounded this industry’s meteoric rise.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Business & Economics/Entrepreneurship

Authors: Gregory Zuckerman

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