Cellulose and Other Natural Polymer Systems - Biogenesis, Structure, and Degradation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982)

The concept for a treatise covering selected natural polymer systems was initiated during a national meeting in cell biology in 1978. The challenge to the editor was to organize a book dealing principally but not exclusively with cellulose. A brief background may help to provide the reader with information to understand the reasons for the specific selections within this volume. better During the past decade, we have witnessed significant changes in the sciences as well as the day-to-day life styles of our citizens. It will not be forgotten that during the early seventies, a significant change was to take many Americans by surprise. The oil embargo on The United States caused unexpected shortages of fuels. The long gasoline lines impressed in the minds of Americans that our energy-rich future with non-renewable resources is limited. The modelling of ecosystems, population growth, urban development, etc., have continued to raise our awareness that life on earth, including renewable resources, is indeed fragile. Contrary to popular belief, even wood and wood products are not limitless.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2012
First published:	1982
Authors:	R. Malcolm Brown
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	519
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982
ISBN-13:	978-1-4684-1118-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Organic chemistry > Polymer chemistry
LSN:	1-4684-1118-7
Barcode:	9781468411188

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