Nursing Aids at War by Jason Smeaton (Hardback Book)

Name: Nursing Aids at War by Jason Smeaton (Hardback Book)
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Nursing Aids at War: The Australian Army Medical Women's Service in the Second World War explores the chronological history of the Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) and challenges our understanding of servicewomen and gendered work in the Australian Army. Arranged in three parts, the book first introduces the nursing aid and how the Voluntary Aid Detachments (VADs) became intertwined with the nursing service in the First and Second World Wars. It then investigates disruptions, tensions and controversies faced by the VAD as they transitioned into the AAMWS; in particular, the training schemes for AAMWS to become professionally trained nurses in military hospitals. Lastly, the book explores and challenges representations and reflections of the VAD and AAMWS, including building\n\nNursing Aids at War\nThe Australian Army Medical Women's Service in the Second World War\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail;