Investigation on the Technology Governance of WiMAX Technology Developing Policy in Taiwan–The Technology Policy-making Model of Scientific Debate and Risk Governance Disregarded
Date Issued
2011
Date
2011
Author(s)
Kara David Walther, Randall
Abstract
Inspired by both science and social science, discussed governance risk associated with WiMAX(Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)wireless system.WiMAX is a brand new mobile communication technology whose impact on health and environment has never been fully researched and evaluated bythe Taiwaneseacademia and regulatorydepartment, such as EPA.Thethesis starts from anelaborativescientific review andanalyzes the epidemiological literature to investigateits influence using precautionary principles, risk perceptions, and risk governances on technological policy in Taiwan thatused insufficient scientific evidence prior to implementation.The analysis of governance types, models, and factors that shaped these policies was completed as a part of my thesis.
In terms of a newly industrialized country,Taiwan is confronted with issues of modernity like Western Europe and North America. However, it is also deeply affected by local and uniquefactors that dialectically interact through globalization with local cultures.
Furthermore, by competing with other industrialized countries, the Taiwanese government has enhanced its autonomy at the expense of democratic values. On one hand, efficiency of economic construction is improved and, on the other hand, the structure of technical bureaucracy and the authority of regimes will impede its communication through civil society . Hence, the development foundation of deliberative democracy and participatory democracy in Taiwan is eroded and ignored.
In terms of a newly industrialized country,Taiwan is confronted with issues of modernity like Western Europe and North America. However, it is also deeply affected by local and uniquefactors that dialectically interact through globalization with local cultures.
Furthermore, by competing with other industrialized countries, the Taiwanese government has enhanced its autonomy at the expense of democratic values. On one hand, efficiency of economic construction is improved and, on the other hand, the structure of technical bureaucracy and the authority of regimes will impede its communication through civil society . Hence, the development foundation of deliberative democracy and participatory democracy in Taiwan is eroded and ignored.
Subjects
WiMAX
Risk Society
Risk Governance
Technology Policy-making
Technology Governance
Post-Normal Science
Precautionary Principle
Type
thesis
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