1. Democratization and environmental politics in Taiwan
- Author
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Tang, Shui-Yan and Tang, Ching-Ping
- Subjects
Taiwan -- Political aspects ,Environmental policy -- Political aspects ,Democracy -- Analysis ,Political science ,Regional focus/area studies ,Nationalist Party of China (Taiwan) -- Environmental policy - Abstract
The Taiwanese ruling party Kuomintang's efforts to resolve environmental protests reflect its policies toward democratization. The protests, which are likened to the NIMBY syndrome, have been addressed with consideration to citizens' rights to a healthier environment. The regime has also managed to protect its financial interests in industrial polluters through effective conflict resolution. Meanwhile, the Kuomintang has used its client-based political machinery to meet the challenges that democratization entails.
- Published
- 1997