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Zenodo
2025
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17784967 |
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- This paper examines the First Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) through the lens of its material foundations, arguing that the era's transformative changes were inextricably linked to innovations in material production, consumption, and the organization of labor. By analyzing key industries such as textiles, iron production, and steam power, we demonstrate how technological advancements, coupled with new forms of energy and resource management, reshaped not only the economic landscape but also the social, political, and cultural fabric of Britain and, subsequently, the world. The study explores the complex interplay between technological innovation, capital accumulation, labor exploitation, and environmental impact, highlighting both the unprecedented opportunities and the profound challenges that defined this pivotal period in human history. Furthermore, it seeks to understand how the material legacies of the First Industrial Revolution continue to shape contemporary society and its relationship with the environment.