In their authoritative introduction to the mechanics of fracture growth, flow in single fractures, and flow in fractured porous media, the two expert authors cover topics that are currently not found within a single text and provide an understanding of how all of these subjects interconnect. Discussions of analytical, experimental, and numerical results illustrate and support the explained concepts. Each chapter is supported by problems and summary tables, and contains schematic images as well s field photographs, thus providing a unique learning experience for students and professional with an interest in fluid flow through fractured media.