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Of Visions and Visionaries: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in China
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Abstract This special issue approaches information and communication technologies (ICT) visions and their realisation/implementation at various levels, among different actors and from various perspectives. Conceptually, we distinguish three different dimensions, even though those overlap in the individual co... view more
This special issue approaches information and communication technologies (ICT) visions and their realisation/implementation at various levels, among different actors and from various perspectives. Conceptually, we distinguish three different dimensions, even though those overlap in the individual contributions as well as in empirical reality - namely ideational, instrumental, and relational. The different contributions address both visions formulated by the Chinese state and by individual actors such as entrepreneurs. Even though the conditions for the use of ICT in China are deeply affected by state governance, this governance is in no way tantamount to one single government. As this issue's contributions show, state attempts at building a stable cyber-governance are in need of allies and, depending on the allies’ visions and other, competitive visions, the outcomes of these dynamics are seldom truthful realisations of one original grand masterplan.... view less
Classification
Sociology of Science, Sociology of Technology, Research on Science and Technology
Free Keywords
China; ICT; visions; state governance
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 3-11
Journal
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 50 (2021) 1
ISSN
1868-4874
Status
Published Version; reviewed