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Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing and Notes on Nursing for the Labouring Classes: Commemorative Edition with Historical Commentary
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"This beautiful book bound in red leather includes an in-depth history about each version and the preparation and publishing of Nightingale's works. Search and download Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing and Notes on Nursing for the Labouring Classes: Commemorative Edition with Historical Commentary for free What is very interesting is the editor's commentary on the bibliographical and social history behind the various versions. He discusses little known facts about the book, such as the one published for the educated professional is the second version, whereas the other versions, though more widely published and more widely known, were written mainly for the masses. The editor's research clearly describes Nightingale's legacy and the effect it has had on contemporary nursing as well as nursing's future. At $40.00, it is a steal."Score: 98, 5 Stars.-- Simultaneously witty, scathing, anecdotal, and factual, Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing is perhaps the most influential work on nursing throughout the world. For years, the three extant versions of this seminal work puzzled scholars as well as readers. Now, Dr. Skretkowicz sets the historical record straight. Presenting all three versions, annotated and unabridged, this commemorative volume of the classic nursing text will serve as the standard for years to come. Dr. Skretkowicz's commentary provides a clear view of health conditions of the era with reference to descriptions by Dickens and other novelists of the time. In addition, the contributors consist of all internationally reknown nurse educators, scholars, and historians. This work will be of great use and interest to scholars, nursing historians, nursing theorists, and Nightingale enthusiasts, alike.
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"With the 2010 publication of Dr. Victor Skretkowicz's Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing (Revised with Additions) in Florence Nightingale's (1920-1910) centenary year, nurses and others will recognize this extraordinary woman whose dedication and determination helped to shape the course of modern global healthcare and holistic and integral relationship-centered care. Barbara Dossey, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN International Co-Director, Nightingale Initiative for Global Health Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and Arlington, Virginia Simultaneously witty, scathing, and anecdotal, Florence Nightingale's
Simultaneously witty, scathing, anecdotal, and factual, "Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing" is perhaps the most influential work on nursing throughout the world. For years, the three extant versions of this seminal work puzzled scholars as well as readers. Now, Dr. Skretkowicz sets the historical record straight. Presenting all three versions, annotated and unabridged, this commemorative volume of the classic nursing text will serve as the standard for years to come. Dr. Skretkowicz's commentary provides a clear view of health conditions of the era with reference to descriptions by Dicke
Categories: Nursing * General. Contributors: Victor Skretkowicz - Editor. Format: Hardcover
Categories: Nursing * General. Contributors: Victor Skretkowicz - Editor. Format: Hardcover
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What is very interesting is the editor's commentary on the bibliographical and social history behind the various versions. He discusses little known facts about the book, such as the one published for the educated professional is the second version, whereas the other versions, though more widely published and more widely known, were written mainly for the masses. The editor's research clearly describes Nightingale's legacy and the effect it has had on contemporary nursing as well as nursing's future. At $40
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