Gender, Class, and the Transformation of Medicine in Appalachia, 1880-1930
by
Sandra Lee Barney
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2003
In this book, Sandra Barney examines the transformation of medical care in Central Appalachia during the Progressive Era and analyzes the influence of women volunteers in promoting the acceptance of professional medicine in the region. By highlighting the critical role played by nurses, clubwomen,...