Geography A-Level
Deindustrialisation and Post-Industrial Transition
What Deindustrialisation and Post-Industrial Transition means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Deindustrialisation and Post-Industrial Transition
The shift from secondary to tertiary/quaternary sectors and the resulting socio-economic 'spiral of decline' or successful 'rebranding' in former industrial hubs.
Topics that use Deindustrialisation and Post-Industrial Transition
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Using Deindustrialisation and Post-Industrial Transition in the exam
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