All Care And Responsibility: A History Of Nursing In Victoria 1850-1934
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
All Care and Responsibility: A History of Nursing in Victoria 1850–1934 chronicles the remarkable evolution of professional nursing in colonial and early twentieth-century Victoria, tracing the discipline's transformation from an informal domestic vocation into a structured, respected medical profession. Set against the backdrop of Victoria's rapid social and institutional development, the book presents a richly detailed account of the pioneering women and men who shaped nursing standards, hospital culture, and patient care across nearly a century of profound change. Drawing on extensive archival research, Trembath and Hellier illuminate the broader forces — immigration, epidemics, war, and social reform — that drove the professionalisation of nursing in Australia's most populous southern colony. Written with both scholarly rigour and narrative accessibility, the work stands as an indispensable resource for historians of medicine, gender, and Australian social history alike, leaving the reader with a lasting appreciation for the often-overlooked figures whose dedication built the foundations of modern healthcare.
Author: Richard Trembath And Donna Hellier
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Florence Nightingale Committee Australia, Victorian Branch
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
All Care and Responsibility: A History of Nursing in Victoria 1850–1934 chronicles the remarkable evolution of professional nursing in colonial and early twentieth-century Victoria, tracing the discipline's transformation from an informal domestic vocation into a structured, respected medical profession. Set against the backdrop of Victoria's rapid social and institutional development, the book presents a richly detailed account of the pioneering women and men who shaped nursing standards, hospital culture, and patient care across nearly a century of profound change. Drawing on extensive archival research, Trembath and Hellier illuminate the broader forces — immigration, epidemics, war, and social reform — that drove the professionalisation of nursing in Australia's most populous southern colony. Written with both scholarly rigour and narrative accessibility, the work stands as an indispensable resource for historians of medicine, gender, and Australian social history alike, leaving the reader with a lasting appreciation for the often-overlooked figures whose dedication built the foundations of modern healthcare.