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China Gadabouts : New Frontiers of Humanitarian Nursing, 1941-51 by Susan Armstrong-Reid (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of British Columbia Press
ISBN-100774835931
ISBN-139780774835930
eBay Product ID (ePID)9038424592
Product Key Features
Number of Pages356 Pages
Publication NameChina Gadabouts : New Frontiers of Humanitarian Nursing, 1941-51
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
SubjectHealth Care Delivery, Asia / General, General, Asia / China, History, Disasters & Disaster Relief, Nursing / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, History, Medical
AuthorSusan Armstrong-Reid
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight19 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2017-448948
ReviewsThe book contributes in an interesting and valuable way to the history of nursing by women in faith.
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal362.17/30951
Table Of ContentIntroduction Part 1: From Regional War to Global War, 1941-45 Introduction to Part 1 1 Trial by Fire: Early Field Operations, 1941-42 2 A Marriage of Convenience: Courting the Chinese Nurses, 1942-43 3 The Salween Campaign: Humanitarian Diplomacy, 1944-45 4 "China Needs Good Men, and Still Better Women," British Nurses, 1943-44 5 Baoshan: Professionalism, Pacifism, and Proposals, 1944-45 Part 2: Navigating New Humanitarian Frontiers, 1945-51 Introduction to Part 2 6 The Road to Honan: Plagues, Cholera, and Devilish Devolutions, 1944-45 7 Henan: Hope and Despair, 1945-47 8 "Early Team": Guerrilla Warfare Nursing, 1946-47 Part 3: Unwelcome Visitors: Negotiating Access with The Communists, 1947-51 Introduction to Part 3 9 Nursing beyond the Trenches, 1947-50 Conclusion: Nurse Warriors without Weapons Notes; Bibliography; Index
SynopsisThis critical reassessment of the Quaker-sponsored humanitarian nursing convoy in 1940s China will deepen understanding of the ethical, cultural, and political barriers to delivering humanitarian assistance then and now., The Sino-Japanese War (1937-45) had a devastating impact on China's population. Braving bandits and disease, the China Convoy - a Quaker-sponsored humanitarian unit - provided medical relief in the unoccupied territory of "Free China" and later to both sides in the ensuing civil war. China Gadabouts examines the roles played by Western and Chinese nurses in the Convoy's humanitarian efforts from 1941 to 1951. In so doing, it re-examines the quandaries of Quakers' purportedly apolitical global engagement that remain salient for contemporary humanitarians. China Gadabouts illuminates the dilemmas, challenges, and opportunities presented by humanitarian work within a Western-based relief organization., The Sino-Japanese War (1937-45) had a devastating impact on China's civilian population. Braving bandits, disease, and dangerous roads, the China Convoy - a Quaker-sponsored humanitarian unit - delivered medical supplies and provided famine relief in the unoccupied territory of "Free China" and later to both sides in the ensuing civil war. China Gadabouts examines the contested roles played by Western and Chinese nurses in the Convoy's humanitarian efforts from 1941 to 1951. In so doing, it re-examines the quandaries of Quakers' purportedly apolitical global engagement that remain salient for contemporary humanitarians. Susan Armstrong-Reid explores how this work gave meaning to the women's lives and how they attempted to carve out personal and professional space despite a chaotic, unfamiliar, and occasionally hostile environment. China Gadabouts illuminates the ethical dilemmas, professional challenges, and opportunities presented by humanitarian nursing within a Western-based relief organization, while acknowledging its contentious imperial role. In doing so, it spotlights an understudied area of global nursing - its role within INGOs, now more active than ever in global health care., The Sino-Japanese War (1937-45) had a devastating impact on China's population. Braving bandits and disease, the China Convoy - a Quaker-sponsored humanitarian unit - provided medical relief in the unoccupied territory of "Free China." China Gadabouts examines the roles played by Western and Chinese nurses in the Convoy's humanitarian efforts from 1941 to 1951. Susan Armstrong-Reid explores how this work gave meaning to the women's lives, despite their hostile environment, while also addressing the contentious imperialist nature of humanitarian nursing and Quaker's global engagement. China Gadabouts illuminates the dilemmas, challenges, and opportunities presented by humanitarian work within a Western-based relief organization.
LC Classification NumberR722.A76 2018
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