Nursing and Social Change

First published in 1973 and appearing in its second edition in 1980,Nursing and Social Changeis a well loved and respected text for all students of nursing who wish to understand how their profession has developed in a historical and social context from its earliest beginnings through to the present day. Students have found it invaluable as a comprehensive source of reference which offers a unique combination of scholarship and accessibility. This edition includes the latest research findings on the life and work and Florence Nightingale and has been brought completely up-to-date by the author, with contributions from senior members of the nursing profession to deal with the most recent health service reorganization.