Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing
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Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing by Mary Ellen Snodgrass
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.
The content is well researched and the author has succeeded in compiling a great deal of historical material about nursing … that makes this excellent encyclopedia a worthwhile reference book* American Reference Books Annual *
Belongs in academic libraries supporting nursing programs, and a handsome addition to a nurse's or nursing student's personal library. * Choice *
A wonderful addition to any reference collection. * Library Journal *
I highly recommend Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing for any academic library whose institution has a nursing program. Larger public libraries should also consider purchasing this fine book. * Reference & User Services Quarterly *
The Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing is a joy to read. From the preface to the introduction through each and every entry, the author brings life and sensitivity to the dynamic history of nursing [and] treats the subject with the greatest of justice … The Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing is a must for any library that holds a collection of nursing literature, women's studies, and history in general. * E-Streams *
…a 'must' for any serious medical library collection… * The Bookwatch *
…the book clearly illustrates the development of nursing in North America from British and continental influences into a dynamic profession which continues to enhance the standard of nursing world wide … this is a well written and well referenced work … Snodgrass offers her readers a facinating insight into the development of nursing from the perspective of one of the most important providers of health care in the western world. * Internurse.com *
Belongs in academic libraries supporting nursing programs, and a handsome addition to a nurse's or nursing student's personal library. * Choice *
A wonderful addition to any reference collection. * Library Journal *
I highly recommend Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing for any academic library whose institution has a nursing program. Larger public libraries should also consider purchasing this fine book. * Reference & User Services Quarterly *
The Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing is a joy to read. From the preface to the introduction through each and every entry, the author brings life and sensitivity to the dynamic history of nursing [and] treats the subject with the greatest of justice … The Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing is a must for any library that holds a collection of nursing literature, women's studies, and history in general. * E-Streams *
…a 'must' for any serious medical library collection… * The Bookwatch *
…the book clearly illustrates the development of nursing in North America from British and continental influences into a dynamic profession which continues to enhance the standard of nursing world wide … this is a well written and well referenced work … Snodgrass offers her readers a facinating insight into the development of nursing from the perspective of one of the most important providers of health care in the western world. * Internurse.com *
Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an educator and expert in classical mythology, literature, and the humanities.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781576070864 |
| ISBN 10 | 1576070867 |
| Title | Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing |
| Author | Mary Ellen Snodgrass |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 1999-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 374 |
| Prizes | Winner of Best Reference Source 1999 2000 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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