Internet Cures

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Internet Cures

The Social Lives of Digital Miracles

Social and cultural anthropology Medical sociology Impact of science and technology on society Digital and information technologies: social and ethical aspects Complementary therapies, healing and health

Author: Dang Nguyen

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Language: English

Published by: Bristol University Press

Published on: 19th December 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 176 pages

ISBN: 9781529235173


In health care, we come across daily promises of miraculous cures for various ailments. However, in the digital era, the dynamics of experiencing and practicing these remedies have changed.

This book explores the intersection of miracle cures and technology, showcasing their transformation into hybrid forms, such as handwritten recipes captured in photos or tutorials streamed through videos. Combining computational social media data with ethnographic insights from Vietnam and the US, the book captures the interconnected lives of these cures in the digital realm with a unique methodology.

Unravelling the intricate connections between social, technological, biomedical and non-biomedical spheres, this is a significant contribution to how social scientists study online media.

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