Impact Technology Has On Society

Impact Technology Has On Society

Impact Technology Has On Society

Until recently, the public has been much more aware of the advantages of industrialization than of the negative effects. While there have been many advantages, there continues to be a price paid for the advantages brought by the industrial revolution. The story of industrialization contains a mixed bag of pros and cons and lasting impact. It is a story worth looking at in order to gain a greater understanding of how life has changed for better and worse.

Industrialization or Industrial Revolution: Defining It

For the purpose of analysis, industrialization or the industrial revolution will be defined as the following: a transformation in the way people live and work; a transition from an agricultural/craft based society to one based on industry; a shift to wage based, division of labor factories founded on mechanization; a move to mass production; and a movement from rural to urban living.

Although industrialization began in Great Britain in the 18th century and then spread to America, the industrial revolution as it occurred in the United States will be the primary focus of this article.