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Why anthropological perspectives matter

This step sets out what Week three will cover.
Graphic of different staff in a hospital lobby (nurses, doctors, and others) that is teal and white and designed in a cartoon style. On the very right is a hand holding up a smartphone that displays apps related to health on the screen.
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An Anthropology of Smartphones: Communication, Ageing and Health

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