The processes of industrialization have played a major role in the development of modern society. This set draws together a broad range of material, to provide a unique reference collection of the most important writings on this seminal subject. Industrialization is viewed as a global phenomenon, and its chronological and geographical coverage is broad. The set covers: classical and contemporary theories of industrialization empirical studies of countries in Europe, America and Asia connections between industry and other sectors, including agriculture and banking prospects for industrialization as we move towards the Pacific century.