Essays about: "Technocracy"

Found 4 essays containing the word Technocracy.

  1. 1. Technocracy and its Critics : Scientists’ attitudes about technocracy, democracy and their role in society

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gustaf Westin; [2023]
    Keywords : Technocracy; democracy; expert rule; expertise; science; the scientific community;

    Abstract : The theoretical conflict between democracy and technocracy (rule by those with knowledge or skill) is an issue of ever-present interest in political science and democratic theory. In recent decades, much scholarship has shown that the influence of science and scientists over politics has grown more and more significant, in different ways. READ MORE

  3. 2. How soon is now? Exploring mitigation of short-lived greenhouse gases in the landscape of climate risk and policies on metrics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Edwin Klint Bywater; [2020]
    Keywords : Global warming; GWP; GTP; methane; short-lived greenhouse gases; short-lived climate forcers; climate policy; climate risk; climate crisis; carbon pricing; climate negotiations; technocracy.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In the collected efforts towards understanding earth’s climate system, and acting on climate change, the time dimension is of central importance. When humanity’s collected activity is carbon-neutral, and how the trajectory towards such a state might look, is a tough question to answer. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Backstage to Center Stage: An exploration of Hannes Alfvén’s role(s) as an expert advisor, 1945-1980

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för idé- och lärdomshistoria

    Author : David Bowling; [2018]
    Keywords : expert; expertise; Hannes Alfvén; nuclear power; performance; science and technology; techno-science idealism; history of science; performativity; technocracy; science and democracy; anti-nuclear movements; Cultural Sciences;

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  5. 4. Crossing The Line - a case study of FRONTEX's mission and mandate

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Samuel Williams; [2015]
    Keywords : migration policy; technocracy; supranationalism; neofunctionalism; accountability; FRONTEX; European Union; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Why has FRONTEX evolved without introducing a mechanism for accountability? This case study answers this question by examining relevant treaties and regulations concerning FRONTEX's mandate, as well as previous scholarship in the area – and applying a top down approach to explain the evolution of FRONTEX's development. The study goes beyond focusing on FRONTEX's role as an intelligence agency, and instead applies a neofunctional theoretical framework to account for its evolution in the capacity of an EU agency. READ MORE