ABSTRACT

Despite the fact that Rubber is one of the world's major commodities, surprispingly little has been written about hte the subject. First published in 1994, The World Rubber Industry seeks to redress this deficiency. It presents information in a clear and accessible manner, with numerous tables and illustrations, and an extensive glossary. This is a comprehensive and definitive analysis of one of the world's major and most essential commodities.

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|44 pages

The History of Natural Rubber

chapter 3|32 pages

The History of Synthetic Rubber

chapter 4|20 pages

The Production of Synthetic Rubber

chapter 5|25 pages

Other Aspects of Synthetic Rubber

chapter 6|22 pages

The Production of Natural Rubber

chapter 7|26 pages

Other Aspects of Natural Rubber

chapter 8|24 pages

The Development of Rubber Goods Industries

chapter 9|30 pages

Rubber Consumption

chapter 11|20 pages

Price Formation and Market Regulation

chapter 12|18 pages

Conclusions and Appraisals