African American and Cherokee nurses in Appalachia : a history, 1900-1965 / Phoebe Ann Pollitt.
| Author/creator | Pollitt, Phoebe author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016] |
| Description | xi, 228 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Contributions to Southern Appalachian studies ; 37 Contributions to southern Appalachian studies ; 37. ^A395703 |
| Contents | Historical Overview of Segregated Health Care in Appalachia -- History of Individual States and the Qualla Boundary -- Georgia -- Kentucky -- North Carolina -- Qualla Boundary -- Tennessee -- Virginia -- West Virginia. |
| Abstract | "Few career opportunities were available to minority women in Appalachia in the first half of the 20th century. Nursing offered them a respected, relatively well paid profession and their work was important in challenging healthcare inequities in the region"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2016001173 |
| ISBN | 9780786479658 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786479655 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | RT83.5 .P65 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 11 AA6 P775A 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |