Industrial societies

Definition

Industrial societies refer to societies that have undergone significant industrialization, characterized by the extensive use of machinery and the mass production of goods. These societies are marked by a shift from agrarian economies to industrial economies.

Related terms

Urbanization: The process of population shifting from rural areas to urban areas due to industrialization.

Mass production: The large-scale manufacturing of goods using standardized methods and machinery.

Capitalism: An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own and control the means of production for profit.