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In what ways did the ��industrial revolution’ in 18th and 19th century Britain mark both the triumph of the modern market economy as well as its limitations? What impact did it have on work attitudes, practices and relations?

The Dawn of Modernity

To most experts , the 19th and 20th centuries were a defining period for the history of the world , one which saw the emergence of the United Kingdom as a global superpower , whose clout and influence extended to the far reaches of the globe . Britain 's colonial might , coupled with technological innovations paved the way for a leadership role that the United Kingdom took to with effortless skill (Hobsbawm 1969 , 31 ) While most of the world was struggling to become modern and industrialized the United Kingdom was developing technologies

that would change the face of the world just as it did with its vast colonies . As such , while other places in the world struggled to build cities and a sense of identity and sovereignty , the British people were busy redefining their new identity and by effect , creating new systems and problems in already complicated world

The Industrial Revolution is a period in world history that saw significant technological developments in the manufacture and production of many commodities such as cotton and textile , food crops , and transportation (Deane , 1979 , 24 ) This occurred during the late 18th century , up until the beginning of the 20th century (Hobsbawm 1969 , 79 These centuries were marked by great advances in science and technology that led to mass production of these products and much more . The industrialization which was led by the United Kingdom gave rise to many profound and is considered by experts as a watershed event that continues to influence our...

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