First published in 1973 and appearing in its second edition in 1980, "Nursing and Social Change" is a well loved and respected text for all students of nursing who wish to understand how their profession has developed in a historical and social context from its earliest beginnings through to the present day. Students have found it invaluable as a comprehensive source of reference which offers a unique combination of scholarship and accessibility. This edition includes the latest research findings on the life and work and Florence Nightingale and has been brought completely up-to-date by the author, with contributions from senior members of the nursing profession to deal with the most recent health service reorganization.

Nursing and Social Change is essential reading for nurses who wish to understand how their profession had developed from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Now in its third edition the book has been completely revised to take into account the challenges facing nurses. Ten new chapters include contributions from senior members of the nursing profession who have been closely involved in the most recent health service reorganisation and the radical changes to nurse education.

Students and practitioners will find Nursing and Social Change invaluable as a comprehensive source of reference which offers a unique combination of scholarship and readability.