This textbook for students embarking on careers as chemical professionals reviews the structure and function of the chemical process industry, covering basic economics, accounting, financial statements, global and domestic competition, and marketing strategies. The text is based on The Structure of the Chemical Process Industries published by McGraw-Hill in 1979. Couper is Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)