Routledge Nurses and Midwives in Nazi Germany History Book

Explore a profound examination of medical ethics and history with Nurses and Midwives in Nazi Germany: The "Euthanasia Programs". This Routledge Studies in Modern European History volume investigates how the fundamental ethics of nursing and midwifery were abandoned during the Nazi era. Through a detailed look at historical facts and theoretical perspectives, the book examines how medical professionals participated in the killing of patients, including infants, children with disabilities, and individuals with mental or intellectual illnesses. This work provides a necessary lens to view these historical crimes and understand the breakdown of professional responsibility. Beyond its historical account, this book serves as a vital educational resource. It offers practical ways to teach this difficult history to current nursing and midwifery students. For the first time, it also explains the role played by one of the world's most prominent midwifery leaders during the Nazi regime. This is an essential text for students, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of medical practice and political history.