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Item specifics
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- Book
- 2017
- ISBN
- 9780471859857
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471859850
ISBN-13
9780471859857
eBay Product ID (ePID)
213341
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
624 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Petrochemicals : the Rise of an Industry
Publication Year
1988
Subject
Industries / General, Petroleum
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
31 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
1
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
87-023019
Dewey Edition
19
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
338.4/7661804
Table Of Content
Partial table of contents: The German Chemical Industry: Chemicals From Coal. Early Petrochemical Production in the United States. Cat Crackers: Wartime Fuels - and Petrochemical RawMaterials. Aromatic Feedstocks From Petroleum: Universal Oil Products Company(UOP). The Old Order: Cooperation and Cartels. Plastics: The Engine for Growth. From Cellulosic to Synthetic Fibers. The Rush into Petrochemicals. International Development and Growth. Winners and Losers: The Case of Vinyl Chloride. Large Plants: The New Economics. The 1970s: Discontinuities and Uncertainties. The Once and Future Industry. Appendix: Description of Technical Terms. Subject Index. Chemical Index.
Synopsis
Well known chemical industrialist, Peter Spitz, presents an overview of the petrochemical industry from the perspective of his own experience. Covers the unusually rapid growth of the Petrochemical Industry from the 1920s to the 1970s, painting an interesting picture of interconnnected scientific, engineering and economic achievements. Starts with the German chemical industry in the early 1900s and follows its vast growth and great importance as a provider of a variety of products necessary in plastics, fibers, synthetic rubbers and more. Discusses problems relevant to current industry., Well known chemical industrialist, Peter Spitz, presents an overview of the petrochemical industry from the perspective of his own experience. Covers the unusually rapid growth of the Petrochemical Industry from the 1920s to the 1970s, painting an interesting picture of interconnnected scientific, engineering and economic achievements.
LC Classification Number
HD9579.C32S65 1988
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- o***s (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe package arrived at a reasonable amount of time, by USPS mail. The book was wrapped and secured in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. The book appearance, was as is as described in listing. Seller was communicative when I asked questions and had quick responses.
- r***7 (59)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW! I am beyond impressed with this shop ans customer service. My books was estimated to arrive by October 1, then scheduled for September 30, to receive it this morning. Shocked and very impressed because it arrived earlier than expected. The textbook is exactly as described which is brand new in the original wrapping and was shipped and packaged perfectly for our crazy New England weather. Thank you so much and I highly recommend this seller for top tier products and customer service.
- p***y (108)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem as described. Arrived quickly and price was good for international shipping. Packaging was a satchel and light bubble wrap that did not completely protect the item and it arrived with some dents but still in near-new condition. Thanks again!