{"title":"Ms. Bethany McLean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMs. Bethany McLean\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate intersections of politics, economics, and global energy in her thought-provoking works. Her writing combines rigorous investigation with clear analysis, offering readers a deep understanding of contemporary issues shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough books like \u003cem\u003eSaudi America\u003c\/em\u003e, she unveils the complexities behind energy markets and geopolitical dynamics, making challenging topics accessible and engaging for those interested in current affairs and political economy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saudi-america-by-ms-bethany-mclean-9780999745441","title":"Saudi America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A sharp portrait of the US shale revolution.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Bethany McLean reveals the true story of fracking's impact on Wall Street, the economy, and geopolitics. The technology of fracking in shale rock — particularly in the Permian Basin in Texas — has transformed America into the world's top producer of both oil and natural gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. is expected to be \"energy independent\" and a \"net exporter\" in less than a decade, a move that will upend global politics, destabilise Saudi Arabia, crush Russia's chokehold over Europe, and finally bolster American power again. Or will it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInvestigative journalist Bethany McLean digs deep into the cycles of boom and bust that have plagued the American oil industry for the past decade, from the financial wizardry and mysterious death of fracking pioneer Aubrey McClendon, to the investors who are questioning the very economics of shale itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcLean finds that fracking is a business built on attracting ever-more gigantic amounts of capital investment, while promises of huge returns have yet to bear out. \u003cem\u003eSaudi America\u003c\/em\u003e tells a remarkable story that will persuade you to think about the power of oil in a new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536949330156,"sku":"9780999745441","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bda1998b4bf0b714e0198ee9c3c25255.jpg?v=1776903299"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ms-bethany-mclean.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}