The industrial revolution in world history / Peter N. Stearns
- Author
- Stearns, Peter N.
- Published
- Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, ©2013.
New York, New York : Routledge, 2018. - Edition
- Fourth edition.
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (318 pages) : illustrations
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- Contents
- Introduction: defining the industrial revolution -- The first phase, 1970-1880 -- Britain's revolution -- New causes -- The industrial revolution in western society -- The social impact of the industrial revolution -- The industrial revolution outside the West -- The second phase, 1880-1950 -- The industrial revolution changes stripes, 1880-1950 -- The industrial revolution in Russia -- The industrial revolution in Japan -- New developments in western societies : a second revolution? -- The industrial revolution in international context -- The third phase, 1950s-2000s -- The industrial revolution in the past half century -- New industrial revolutions -- The less industrial world -- Postindustrial : societies and global balance -- Global industry and the environment -- Globalization and global industrial societies 1880-1950 -- Conclusions.
- Summary
- "The industrial revolution was the single most important development in human history over the past three centuries, and it continues to shape the contemporary world. With new methods and organizations for producing goods, industrialization altered where people live, how they play, and even how they define political issues. By exploring the ways the industrial revolution reshaped world history, this book offers a unique look into the international factors that started the industrial revolution and its global spread and impact. In the fourth edition, noted historian Peter N. Stearns continues his global analysis of the industrial revolution with new discussions of industrialization outside of the West, including the study of India, the Middle East, and China. In addition, an expanded conclusion contains an examination of the changing contexts of industrialization. The Industrial Revolution in World History is essential for students of world history and economics, as well as for those seeking to know more about the global implications of what is arguably the defining socioeconomic event of modern times"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 9780429494475
9780813347301 (ebook)
0813347300 (ebook)
9780429963025
0429963025 - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Endowment Note
- Philip M. and Susan C. Gresh Textbook and Educational Resources Endowment
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