Industrialisera

Industrialisera is a Swedish verb that translates to "to industrialize" in English. It describes the process of a society or economy transitioning from an agrarian and handicraft-based economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing. This transformation typically involves significant technological advancements, the growth of factories, urbanization as people move to cities for work, and a shift in social structures.

The concept of industrialisera is fundamental to understanding historical economic and social changes, particularly during the Industrial Revolution. This period, which began in Great Britain in the late 18th century and spread globally, saw unprecedented levels of mechanization, mass production, and the rise of new industries like textiles, iron, and later, steel and chemicals. The process of industrialisera led to increased productivity, economic growth, and often, improved living standards for some, though it also brought about new social challenges such as poor working conditions and pollution.

In contemporary usage, industrialisera can refer to the ongoing industrial development in various parts of the world, or to the application of industrial principles and techniques to new sectors, such as the "industrialization of services." The term encapsulates a broad historical and ongoing process of economic and societal modernization driven by technological innovation and large-scale production.