Rubber is one of the world's major commodities. The industry's changing pattern of production, ownership and trade reflects major features of industrial organization and economic integration in the evolving global economy. Yet, in spite of the global importance of the industry, little has been written about it in recent years. "The World Rubber Industry" redresses this imbalance and brings the study up-to-date. The authors present a thorough analysis of the industry covering the production and processing of synthetic and natural rubber and their subsequent manufacture into rubber goods. They look first at the history and development of the two types of rubber in countries around the world, exploring the technologies and institutions involved and reviewing social and political influences on events. They also scrutinize the history and development of rubber manufacturing, and the patterns of rubber consumption, marketing and trade which this sustains. Finally, they address some central features arising from the analyses and discuss future prospects for the industry. Information is clearly presented and accessible with numerous tables and illustrations.
- ISBN10 0415023696
- ISBN13 9780415023696
- Publish Date 30 June 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 March 1996
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint International Thomson Business Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English