Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa

By Jacobus Nicolas Eloff and Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Book Overview

Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa gives an insight into current Chemical research in Africa. It is edited and written by distinguished African scientists and includes contributions from Chemists from Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern, Central and Island state African Countries. The core themes embrace the most pressing issues of our time, including Environmental Chemistry, Renewable Energies, Health and Human Well-Being, Food and Nutrition, and Bioprospecting and Commercial Development. This book is invaluable for teaching and research institutes in Africa and worldwide, private sector entities dealing with natural products from Africa, as well as policy and decision-making bodies and non-governmental organizations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642296416
• ISBN13: 9783642296413
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"