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Introduction

Exploring Data Justice: Conceptions, Applications and Directions

Lina DencikSchool of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Arne HintzSchool of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UKView further author information
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Emiliano TreréSchool of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UKView further author information
Pages 873-881 | Received 08 Apr 2019, Accepted 08 Apr 2019, Published online: 13 May 2019

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