GEOG 1HB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Foxconn, Industrial Revolution, Offshoring
24 Dec 2016
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Economic transitions: primary-> secondary -> tertiary. Eco(cid:374)dary eco(cid:374)o(cid:373)ic acti(cid:448)ities: the (cid:862)goods produci(cid:374)g sector(cid:863) (i(cid:374)cludi(cid:374)g. ma(cid:374)ufacturi(cid:374)g, processing and construction) The industrial revolution represented a significant change to ways of life (social, economic, and demographic) Industrialization emerged in britain in the 1700s and diffused into the rest of europe and. Traditional (major) industrial areas: western europe, eastern north america. Japan: the first asian country to undergo the first significant industrialization: beginning in the late 19th century, but more prominently following the end of post-wwii, success despite of limited raw materials. Efficient: specialized in high-quality consumer goods while being more productivity and low labour costs. China: 1980s: industrial revolution via market-oriented capitalism. Low labour costs about volume of production. Initially low-quality consumer goods but now everything: three regions in and around 1. hong kong, 2. shanghai, 3. beijing. Industrialization throughout east asia, south asia and latin america: linked to low- skilled assembly of consumer goods and containerization.
