Clifford E Trafzer

Broschiertes Buch

Strong Hearts and Healing Hands

Southern California Indians and Field Nurses, 1920-1950

Beschreibung

In 1924, the US began a bold program in public health. The Indian Service of the United States hired its first nurses to work among Indians living on reservations. This corps of white women were dedicated to improving Indian health. These nurses visited homes and schools, providing public health and sanitation information.

Autor

Clifford E. Trafzer is Distinguished Professor of History and Rupert Costo Chair at the University of California, Riverside. He is the author of numerous books, including Fighting Invisible Enemies, American Indian Medicine Ways, and Shadows of Sherman Institute.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Arizona Press
• Seitenzahl: 424
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. April 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 567g
• ISBN-13: 9780816542178
• ISBN-10: 0816542171
• Artikelnr.: 60597663