Anti-Industrialism is a social and political movement that critiques the negative impacts of industrialization on society and the environment. Advocates argue that industrial practices lead to environmental degradation, loss of community, and a focus on profit over human well-being. This perspective often emphasizes a return to more sustainable and localized forms of production. The movement is often associated with thinkers like Henry David Thoreau and John Ruskin, who highlighted the importance of nature and craftsmanship. Anti-Industrialism promotes values such as simplicity, sustainability, and a connection to the land, encouraging alternatives to mass production and consumerism.