Western-style industrialization

Definition

Western-style industrialization refers to the adoption of methods used in Western countries for manufacturing goods on a large scale using advanced machinery. It involves shifting from traditional agricultural-based economies to industrial economies.

Related terms

Mass Production: The production method where goods are manufactured in large quantities using standardized processes.

Urbanization: The process by which an increasing proportion of people live in cities rather than rural areas due to industrial growth.

Technological Innovation: The development or application of new technologies that bring about significant changes in various aspects of society.