Industrialization

Definitions

A process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a preindustrial to an industrial state.

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Equivalents

Examples

“It was during this period of industrialization that the individualistic world view⟳ of classical liberalism became the dominant ideology of capitalism.”

“[…] between two periods within the era of industrialization: the "paleotechnic" under the sway of steam and mechanics, that coincides with the "imperial-financial age," the era of Kriegspiel or "wardom"; […]”

“The PM2.5 levels in all these cities far exceed the World Health Organization’s limit⟳ and illustrate⟳ a growing concern⟳ for South Asian countries as they experience⟳ rapid industrializations and population booms that are fueling pollution levels.”

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