A History of the International Chemical Industry |
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| Author:
| Aftalion, Fred |
| ISBN: | 978-0-941901-29-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2005 |
| Publisher: | Chemical Heritage Foundation
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Fred Aftalion's international perspective of the history of chemistry integrates the story of chemical science with that of chemical industry. This new edition includes events from 1990 to 2000, when major companies began selling off their divisions, seeking to specialize in a particular business. Aftalion explores the pitfalls these companies encountered as well as the successes of "contrarians"--those companies that remained broad and diversified. He uses BASF, Dow, and Bayer as...
More DescriptionFred Aftalion's international perspective of the history of chemistry integrates the story of chemical science with that of chemical industry. This new edition includes events from 1990 to 2000, when major companies began selling off their divisions, seeking to specialize in a particular business. Aftalion explores the pitfalls these companies encountered as well as the successes of "contrarians"--those companies that remained broad and diversified. He uses BASF, Dow, and Bayer as examples of true contrarians.