Topical Bibliographies

Hundreds of Journal Articles, PhD Dissertations, and Master's Theses have been written about all aspects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Below is a list of some of the topics covered. Click on a topic to view a bibliography of published literature about that topic (PDF format). To obtain copies of the documents in the bibliographies, contact your local librarian for assistance in locating these items in the library or through interlibrary loan. These bibliographies were created by Alaska Resource Library and Information Services (ARLIS).

Regulations, Citizen Oversight, Political Fallout

Oil Spill Prevention and Response

Media, Public Relations, and Crisis Management

Legal Issues

Damage Assessment, Shoreline Cleanup, and Treatment

Economic, Social, and Other Human Impacts