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Disrupting the narrative: immersive journalism in virtual reality

Sarah JonesSchool of Media and Performing Arts, Coventry University, Coventry, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 171-185 | Received 10 Apr 2016, Accepted 13 Mar 2017, Published online: 14 Sep 2017

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