Success in Economics - Softcover

Nuttall, Chris; Lobley, Derek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071957207X ISBN 13: 9780719572074

Publisher: Hodder Education, 2001

Synopsis

This book provides a broad introduction to the field of nanosol application for textile functionalization, a current 'hot' topic of research. Besides a short review of the basics, the focus is on new applications gained with the new materials onto the classic and multiple-times-used textile materials. The range of nanosol modification and new application is set broadly, from new material properties used for improvement of bullet-proof vests up to new biological functions used in medicine to develop advantageous wound bandages.The book provides a short introduction to the sol-gel process, principles in modification of the sols and technical details of the application on textiles, covering in particular the chemical content of the topic.New properties of textiles gained from nanosols are summarized and explained in a broad range, focusing on the mechanical and thermal stability, repellent properties, optical properties, antistatic coatings and bioactive coatings. An active discussion is held on the bioactive modifications, because this wide and interesting field offers a high potential for many new applications, e.g. in medicine. Besides basic research, this book will also provide examples on the transition of academic research to customer products.

About this title

Book Description

An introductory textbook on economics, suitable for AS and A Level students or those studying with professional bodies such as the CIMA or ACCA. The fourth edition is revised and updated, and contains new text on areas such as government policy and economics, and the EU and its impact.

Synopsis

An introductory textbook on economics, revised and updated to take account of the needs of today's AS and A Level students. It should also be suitable for those taking the economics syllabuses of professional bodies such as the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or the Chartered Institute of Bankers. All the core syllabus areas are covered, and the book is re-structured to provide a framework for investigating micro- and macro-economics. The fourth edition contains new text on government policy and economics, the EU and its impact, the international aspects of economies, and markets and market failure. Key facts and terms are defined and highlighted at strategic points and there are visual, diagrammatic summaries of the information provided. There are frequent thinking points and discussion themes, and examples from real situations are used to illustrate concepts and theories.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Education
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 071957207X
• ISBN 13: 9780719572074
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 495