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Beyond Nightingale: Nursing on the Crimean War Battlefields
Beyond Nightingale: Nursing on the Crimean War Battlefields
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Beyond Nightingale explores the development of modern nursing from a transnational perspective, highlighting the innovative nursing system developed by the Russians during the Crimean War. It also showcases the barriers and challenges nurses faced in gaining recognition for their crucial role in the war.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 360 pages
\n Publication date: 02 November 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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Beyond Nightingale: Exploring the Birth of Modern Nursing
This groundbreaking book delves into the origins of modern nursing, taking a transnational approach to examine the emergence of military nursing during the five Crimean War armies. Set within the diverse political, social, and economic cultures that shaped the field, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Russian conflict with industrialized armies, despite their pre-industrial, agrarian economy.
Despite the challenges posed by their less advanced circumstances, the Russians emerged as pioneers in nursing innovation. Their groundbreaking system of nursing not only addressed the needs of their soldiers but also set a standard for the profession worldwide. The book vividly showcases the obstacles and barriers that nurses faced in gaining recognition for their crucial role in the war.
However, it is the remarkable contributions of allied and Russian nurses who worked tirelessly under fire during the Russians' brilliant defense of Sevastopol that truly make this story captivating. These mid-nineteenth-century nurses demonstrated extraordinary competencies and bravery, proving themselves as vital assets in the face of adversity.
Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Beyond Nightingale sheds light on the transformative power of nursing and the indomitable spirit of those who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of nursing in shaping the outcomes of conflicts and advancing healthcare globally.
\n Weight: 436g\n
Dimension: 140 x 217 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526160485\n \n
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