Darlene Clark Hine
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This path breaking study analyzes the impact of racism on the development of the nursing profession, particularly on black women in the profession, during the first half of this century. Hine uncovers shameful episodes in nursing history and probes the nature and extent of racial conflict and cooperation in the profession.
Author
Publisher
Broadway Books
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
A survey of the trials and accomplishments of African-American women, from the days of slavery in the American colonies through the civil rights movement of the twentieth century.
"At the greatest moments and in the cruelest times, black women have been a crucial part of America's history. Now, the inspiring history of black women in America is explored in vivid detail by two leaders in the fields of African American and women's history. A Shining...