Environmental Degradation & Disrupted Social Fabric in Tar Creek Basin

The book "Environmental Degradation & Disrupted Social Fabric in Tar Creek Basin" by Dennis Kennedy provides a comprehensive analysis of the social and ecological challenges arising from decades of lead mining activities in the Tar Creek Basin in Oklahoma. It highlights the impacts of the mine closures in the 1970s and the associated environmental issues, including the contamination of water and soil by lead. The study examines the social tensions that emerged from the community's mobilization for government compensation or relocation, as well as the profound effects on the local population. By combining social science research and case studies, the book offers valuable insights into the complex interactions between environmental degradation and social fabric.