Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology Department
Faculty Mentor
Mehmet Soyer
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
Over the course of the the last decade Hydraulic Fracturing or Fracking has become an increasingly popular practice throughout the United States, specifically in rural areas. This industry has been the cause of expanded debates in communities that are nearby fracking site locations. The citizens opinions on fracking can be affected by factors such as environmental consequences, personal and public health concerns, employment opportunities, tax increase and decrease, state and county income and population fluctuation. The focus of our study is to incorporate qualitative analysis data by collecting information found by using interviews conducted with employees of fracking sites and public officials and leaders. In addition to examining a random digital survey conducted by socioeconomic departments to community members influenced by fracking, used to evaluate popular opinion among the people. We intend for these findings to provide society with a more accurate understanding of how exactly proximity effects public decision on fracking. This can help us evaluate what factors preceded existing fracking sites and what factors predict the construction of future fracking developments.
Location
Room 154
Start Date
4-10-2019 12:00 PM
End Date
4-10-2019 1:15 PM
Included in
To Frack or Not to Frack: Hearing the Voice of the People
Room 154
Over the course of the the last decade Hydraulic Fracturing or Fracking has become an increasingly popular practice throughout the United States, specifically in rural areas. This industry has been the cause of expanded debates in communities that are nearby fracking site locations. The citizens opinions on fracking can be affected by factors such as environmental consequences, personal and public health concerns, employment opportunities, tax increase and decrease, state and county income and population fluctuation. The focus of our study is to incorporate qualitative analysis data by collecting information found by using interviews conducted with employees of fracking sites and public officials and leaders. In addition to examining a random digital survey conducted by socioeconomic departments to community members influenced by fracking, used to evaluate popular opinion among the people. We intend for these findings to provide society with a more accurate understanding of how exactly proximity effects public decision on fracking. This can help us evaluate what factors preceded existing fracking sites and what factors predict the construction of future fracking developments.