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Reclaiming the Land
Zed Books 2005; US$ 38.95This volume brings together for the first time across three continents - Africa, Latin America and Asia - an intellectually consistent set of original investigations into this new generation of rural social movements. These country studies seek to identify their social composition, strategies, tactics, and ideologies; to assess their relations with... more...
Value Chain Management in the Chemical Industry
Springer 2008; US$ 109.99Presents the value chain management concept and demonstrates how it is applied in a global value chain planning model for commodities in the chemical industry. This book features an industry case study illustrating the effects of decision making integration. more...
Thermoset Resins
iSmithers Rapra Publishing 2002; US$ 459.00Worldwide the current consumption of thermoset resins across the whole industrial spectrum amounts to 21.6 million tonnes. Industry growth rates are forecast to be in excess of 2.5% per annum. The worldwide industry is thriving and producing lightweight, high performance, high quality products for an ever-expanding range of markets. Thermosets include... more...
Polymers for Electronic Components
iSmithers Rapra Publishing 2001; US$ 459.00This market report provides an overview of the European electronic components market: the polymers, the components and the end-use application sectors. The report discusses key trends and developments affecting the current and future use of polymers in electronic component applications. The author provides an analysis of the electronic components industry... more...
Plastic Films
iSmithers Rapra Publishing 2004; US$ 540.00Flexible films are defined as being planar forms of plastics, which may be thick enough to be self-supporting but thin enough to be flexed, folded and/or creased without cracking. Films comprise around 25% of all plastics used worldwide, around 40 million tons, and are thus a massive market sector. Commodity plastics dominate, with polyethylene and... more...
Guidelines for Process Safety Acquisition Evaluation and Post Merger Integration
Wiley 2010; US$ 110.00It is crucial for process safety professionals to be aware of best practices for post merger integration at any level. A compilation of industry best practices from both technical and financial perspectives, this book provides a single reference that addresses acquisitions and merger integration issues related to process safety. Presently, there are... more...
The Future of the Chemical Industry by 2050
Wiley 2013; US$ 85.00Discussing the technological supremacy of the chemical industry and how it will adopt a leading position to solve some of the largest global challenges humans have even seen, this book details how the industry will address climate change, aging populations, resource scarcity, globality, networks speed, pandemics, and massive growth and demand. Following... more...
German Industry and Global Enterprise
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 53.00This is a corporate history of BASF, which also explores the reasons for the extraordinary economic development of the German Empire, its role in supporting the German economy during two world wars, and its position in facilitating West Germany's quick return to the world market. more...
The Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry in China
Springer 2005; US$ 64.99Takes a look at China's important chemical and pharmaceutical industry. This book focuses on the political and economic situation in China with its strategic and operational implications for Western chemical and pharma companies. It also analyzes the threat of Western companies in their home markets by Chinese competitors. more...
Chemikalienregulierung und Innovationen zum nachhaltigen Wirtschaften (Nachhaltigkeit und Innovation) (German Edition)
Springer 2006; US$ 94.99Die europäische Chemikalienregulierung steht auf dem Prüfstand. Mit dem kontrovers diskutierten REACH-System soll einerseits ein Beitrag zu einem verbesserten Gesundheits-, Umwelt- und Verbraucherschutz geleistet werden, andererseits sollen Innovationen in den europäischen Volkswirtschaften nicht behindert werden, um wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und... more...









