The modern, industrial
societies created by the Industrial Revolution have come at some cost. The
nature of work became worse for many people, and industrialization placed great
pressures on traditional family structures as work moved outside the home. The
economic and social distances between groups within industrial societies are
often very wide, as is the disparity between rich industrial nations and poorer
neighboring countries. The natural environment has also suffered from the
effects of the Industrial Revolution. Pollution, deforestation, and the
destruction of animal and plant habitats continue to increase as
industrialization spreads.
Perhaps the greatest benefits
of industrialization are increased material well-being and improved healthcare
for many people in industrial societies. Modern industrial life also provides a
constantly changing flood of new goods and services, giving consumers more
choices. With both its negative aspects and its benefits, the Industrial
Revolution has been one of the most influential and far-reaching movements in
human history.
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