Industrialism
noun
The system or practice of a society or country that increases production with machines and factories, not manual labour.
The rise of industrialism in the 18th century led to significant social changes.
Often appears as...
- rise of industrialism
- impact of industrialism
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Academic,Technical
noun
The system or practice of a society or country that increases production with machines and factories, not manual labour.
The rise of industrialism in the 18th century led to significant social changes.
Often appears as...
- rise of industrialism
- impact of industrialism
Usage tips
Academic,Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Shift
Refers to the transition from hand production to machine-dominated manufacturing.
Textile production largely transformed due to industrialism.
Pro Tip 2/3Modernization
Symbolizes the progress of technology and its impact on society.
Industrialism brought about the modern age with efficient factories.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Focus
Often used to discuss economic development and increased productivity.
The nation's growth was propelled by rapid industrialism.
Compare with
capitalismcommercialismindustrializationmanufacturablemechanisationmodernizeproduce
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features to do certain things don't be surprised if it does it and if you design a school system based on the principles of industrialism and conformity and you strangle it with a culture of standardized testing which bleeds the life out of teachers and
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Do schools kill...
Our education system is predicated on the idea of academic ability. And there's a reason. Around the world, there were no public systems of education, really, before the 19th century. They all came into being to meet the needs of industrialism.
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Expanding our definition...
features to do certain things don't be surprised if it does it and if you design a school system based on the principles of industrialism and conformity and you strangle it with a culture of standardized testing which bleeds the life out of teachers and
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Do schools kill...
Our education system is predicated on the idea of academic ability. And there's a reason. Around the world, there were no public systems of education, really, before the 19th century. They all came into being to meet the needs of industrialism.
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Paul Hawken
American Environmentalist
Information from destructive activities going back a hundred years right up until today is being incorporated into the system. And as that happens the underlying framework of industrialism is collapsing and causing disintegration.
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Wendell Berry
American Poet
The two great aims of industrialism - replacement of people by technology and concentration of wealth into the hands of a small plutocracy - seem close to fulfillment.
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Clive Thompson
Canadian Journalist
The genius idea of industrialism was the concept of the Model T: In exchange for something cheap and well-made, we'd forgo unique, lovely design.
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Paul Hawken
American Environmentalist
In short, industrialism is over.
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Paul Hawken
American Environmentalist
Information from destructive activities going back a hundred years right up until today is being incorporated into the system. And as that happens the underlying framework of industrialism is collapsing and causing disintegration.
Quote examples
Wendell Berry
American Poet
The two great aims of industrialism - replacement of people by technology and concentration of wealth into the hands of a small plutocracy - seem close to fulfillment.
Quote examples
Clive Thompson
Canadian Journalist
The genius idea of industrialism was the concept of the Model T: In exchange for something cheap and well-made, we'd forgo unique, lovely design.
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Paul Hawken
American Environmentalist
In short, industrialism is over.
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