Routledge - Fever Hospitals and Fever Nurses Social History

Explore a detailed study of the development of fever hospitals and fever nursing in nineteenth and twentieth century Britain. This well researched book offers new insights into the evolution of nursing roles and nurse education during these transformative eras. By examining the lives of key figures, the text provides a deep look at how this specific branch of the nursing profession emerged in the nineteenth century. Readers will learn about the rise and eventual decline of fever nursing, which was a significant part of the medical landscape before being discarded in the second half of the twentieth century. Using the theoretical work of Goffman and Foucault, the study tracks how medical advances helped fever nurses transform their practice and professional standing. This book is an essential resource for those interested in British social history and the evolution of healthcare practitioners.