Critical data studies: An introduction

Critical data studies: An introduction

Critical Data Studies (CDS) explore the unique cultural, ethical, and critical challenges posed by Big Data. Rather than treat Big Data as only scientifically empirical and therefore largely neutral phenomena, CDS advocates the view that Big Data should be seen as always-already constituted within w...

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Main Authors: Andrew Iliadis, Federica Russo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-10-01
Series:Big Data & Society
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2053951716674238
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