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Gathering Points: Blood Donation and the Scenography of 'National Integration' in India.

Authors :
Copeman, Jacob
Source :
Body & Society. Jun2009, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p71-99. 29p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article explores the interpretation of nationalists on the blood donation activity in India. It examines how Indians read integrative messages into the practical procedures in which blood were distributed and donated by culture. It highlights how the Nehruvian ideology of national integration possesses a compelling presence in the Indian blood donation milieu. In addition, the difference traversing gift that demonstrates the important roles of enumeration, anonymity and an array of technical and imaginative is also given.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1357034X
Volume :
15
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Body & Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
41589031
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1357034X09103438