The chemistry of platinum group metals is a rapidly expanding commercially important field. It is dominated by the catalytic properties of the metals. They are useful in petrochemical and general chemical plants and are becoming increasingly important as autocatalysts for pollution control. The book covers recent developments in the chemistry of the six platinum group metals, namely, platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium. The material falls into three broad areas. Firstly, the occurrence, extraction and use of the metals, especially in catalysis, electrochemistry, energy...

This collection of case studies covers a number of contemporary issues in business ethics, and can be used either on its own or as a supplement to a core text on the principles of management or organizational behaviour. Its use of international companies makes situations instantly recognizable.

This book brings attention to the interface of psychotherapy and psychological theory with the somatic practices of bodywork and movement therapy.