| Description |
1 online resource |
|
data file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Summary |
"Prior to 1914, Germany dominated the worldwide production of synthetic organic dyes and pharmaceuticals like aspirin. When World War I disrupted the supply of German chemicals to the United States, American entrepreneurs responded to the shortages and high prices by trying to manufacture chemicals domestically. Learning the complex science and industry, however, posed a serious challenge. This book explains how the United States built a synthetic organic chemicals industry in World War I and the 1920s. Kathryn Steen argues that Americans' intense anti-German sentiment in World War I helped to forge a concentrated effort among firms, the federal government, and universities to make the United States independent of "foreign chemicals.""-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover Page; The American Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Figures and Tables; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 / Before the War; 2 / American Manufacturers, German Chemicals; 3 / Mobilization; 4 / Ideology and Institutions; 5 / Xenophobia, Tariffs, and Confiscation, 1914-1918; 6 / Surviving the Peace; 7 / Customs, Courts, and Claims; 8 / An "American" Industry, 1919-1930; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Chemical industry -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
|
|
Chemical industry. |
|
United States. |
|
History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Industrial policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
|
|
Industrial policy. |
|
World War, 1914-1918 -- Social aspects -- United States.
|
|
World War (1914-1918) |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
|
|
History.
|
| Other Form: |
Print version: Steen, Kathryn. American synthetic organic chemicals industry 9781469612904 (DLC) 2014003460 (OCoLC)860943944 |
| ISBN |
9781469612911 (electronic book) |
|
1469612917 (electronic book) |
|
9781469614458 (electronic book) |
|
1469614456 (electronic book) |
|
9781469612904 |
|
1469612909 |
|
