Indian Sisters - A History of Nursing and the State, 19072007

A comprehensive account of the development of nursing in India from 1907-2007, the book critiques conventional explanations for the low status of nursing as attributable to cultural factors, and shifts the focus to the problematic and neglected relationship between the state and professional nursing organisations.

List of contents

List of Tables. List of Figures. List of Abbreviations. Acknowledgements. Introduction 1. The Institution of Modern Nursing in Indian Society 2. Lighting India's Lamp: Nursing Leadership and the Colonial State, 1905-47 3. 'Seeds That May Have Been Planted May Take Root': International Aid Nurses and Projects of Professionalism, 1947-65 4. From Green Park to Bollywood: The Development of Nursing Organisation, 1947-2006 5. The Indian State and the Disappearing Nurse 6. 'Nurses Anytime': Emigration and the Status Question. Conclusion: The Four Feet upon which a Cure must Rest. Bibliography. About the Author. Index

About the author

Madelaine Healey is an independent researcher based in London.

Summary

A comprehensive account of the development of nursing in India from 1907–2007, the book critiques conventional explanations for the low status of nursing as attributable to cultural factors, and shifts the focus to the problematic and neglected relationship between the state and professional nursing organisations.

Product details

• Authors: Madelaine Healey, Healey Madelaine
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.10.2013
• EAN: 9780415710404
• ISBN: 978-0-415-71040-4
• No. of pages: 364
• Series: South Asian History and Culture
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Nursing, MEDICAL / Nursing / General, Health & personal development, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Health, Relationships and Personal development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General