Introduction: Smartphone-based visual normativity: Approaches from digital anthropology and communication studies

Abstract

In this special issue, we would like to take this opportunity to demonstrate the value and strength of a conversation between digital anthropology and communication studies around the topic of visual communication and the use of the smartphone.

Keywords

Visual communication anthropology smartphones normativity comparative study

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