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Introduction

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Abstract

Human civilization has evolved throughout the course of history. The advancements societies have experienced since the industrial revolution are unprecedented in human history. This progression is manifested by indicators like technological advancements, economic prosperity, improved social services, increased mobility, comfortable lifestyle, communication and information revolution, and broader resourcefulness.

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Metadata
Title
Introduction
Author
Muhammad Asif
Copyright Year
2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63654-8_1