The B.P. Oil Spill

by David M. Haugen (Editor)

Overview

Dumping 130 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and killing 11 people, the B.P. Oil Spill was one of the worst oil spills in history. This anthology analyzes the causes of the spill from diverse perspectives. Readers will gain a broader understanding of the nature of the spill and the outlook for the region in the future. Supporting critical analysis, key environmental ideas and facts are presented in easily-accessible essays that add valuable context to current events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737755695
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/05/2011
Series:	At Issue Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: The B.P. Oil Spill "Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion."—Booklist, March 2011

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