No modern nation has ever become an industrial powerhouse without a strong chemical industry. Chemicals and Long-Term Economic Growth uses fascinating historical examples to reveal why certain countries excel in certain areas but falter in others. The book also shows how the chemical industry can continue to grow and prosper.

Chemicals and Long-Term Economic Growth will appeal to both chemists and engineers curious about the business aspects and history of their industry, and to business and finance professionals interested in learning what it takes to make an industry successful for the long term. The book will help both scientists running small chemical companies and non-chemist managers of large corporations to make sound judgments based on the economic history of the chemical industry.

"A landmark that helps to fill a very big gap in industrial history."--Science