The Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in humans" relationship with their environment. It
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changed every aspect of human life and lifestyles. The
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on the world"s psyche would not
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much attention till the early 1960s. From human development, health and life longevity to public health, energy usage and sanitation, the effects were
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.
It wasn"t
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the Industrial Revolution became an irresistible force overnight. It started in the mid-1700s in Great Britain when machinery began to replace manual labor. Fossil fuels replaced wind, water and wood, used
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for the manufacture of textiles and the development of iron making processes. The full impact would not begin to be realized until about 100 years later in the 1800s,
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the use of machines to replace human labor spread throughout Europe and North America. This transformation is
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as the industrialization of the world. These processes
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sweeping increases in production capacity and were to affect all basic human needs. Not only did society develop the
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to have more things faster, but it would be able to develop better things. These industrialization processes continue today and are likely to be long-lasting.