WORD FROM THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR MODERN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The Industrial Revolution was and is one of the most important events in human history and dramatically transformed life for people throughout the world.

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the latter half of the 18th century and came with the understanding of the power of steam. With it came the development of the steam engine that changed the face of our world, reducing the need for human labour with machines in mining, transport, textile manufacture and agriculture. Further consequences were the urbanisation of the population and the formation of the monied middle