| Description |
vii, 440 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 428-436) and index. |
| Summary |
"The name Florence Nightingale conjures up a romantic image of "the lady with a lamp" who founded modern nursing. However, this image trivializes the accomplishments and character of one of the most remarkable women of the 19th century. Few people are aware that Nightingale was a trailblazing social activist and visionary whose ideas on such matters as public health and sanitation, holistic health, and women's place in society were decades ahead of their time." "Florence Nightingale: Mystic, Visionary, Healer reveals the many facets of this complex, brilliant woman, including her little-known but fascinating mystical side, which inspired all of her achievements, and her early support of the Indian nationalist movement."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. The early years (1820-1854). --Pt. 2. The Crimean War years (1854-1856). --Pt. 3. Post-war years (1856-1861). --Pt. 4. Reform years (1862-1879). --Pt. 5. Later years (1880-1910). |
| Subject |
Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910.
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Nurses -- England -- Biography.
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Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910.
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Nurses -- England -- Biography.
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History of Nursing.
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| ISBN |
0874349842 alkaline paper |
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9780874349849 alkaline paper |
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