Does modernisation equate to technological advancement?

Question

I understand the term modernisation but am unsure of the fact whether the terms modernisation and technological advancement can be used interchangeably. Do they imply the same thing?

Answer 1

Modernisation, or modernity, is a term that describes the phenomenon of being modern. This is a huge theoretical area. Technological advancement can be linked to the modern world but can equally be linked to any historic age or culture that is at a different technological stage from our own.