1860-1949 - History of Modern Chinese Chemical Industry

Author: Chen Xuwen
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book narrates the rise, development, fluctuations, and rise and fall of major chemical industries in China's modern period, including the arms industry, sulfuric acid industry, soda ash industry, electrochemical industry, chemical fertilizer industry, pharmaceutical industry, etc. The author uses as much comprehensive data and production figures as possible to describe these processes, and provides a concise explanation of the overall development trends and technological updates of these industries internationally, allowing readers to understand from a macro perspective the urgency of China's modern industrial revitalization and the significant gap with international standards. It also helps readers appreciate the struggles of China's old chemical industry under the pressure of foreign powers in a semi-colonial situation, as well as the tenacious and resilient spirit of the Chinese people in their persistent efforts. These compelling chapters transport readers back to that era, deepening their understanding of the national conditions at the time while inspiring them to cherish and seize the present more firmly. This book is available for reference and study for scientific and technical personnel, managers, and other relevant individuals in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering.