Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing

by Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Book Overview

This unique reference work traces the story of nursing from Roman times to the present, including the evolution of military nursing.

The book's numerous biographies of health care pioneers include many first-person narratives and eyewitness accounts, from Mother Teresa to Walt Whitman. A timeline of landmarks in nursing offers a concise overview of the profession, and the book also includes a detailed bibliography and index.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576070867
• ISBN13: 9781576070864
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.3" x 10.4"