Taking Care is a comprehensive and engaging cultural history of nursing that explores the vital role nurses have played in human existence from the Stone Age to the present day.

This book offers an urgent call for change, highlighting the undervalued and often undermined contributions of nurses in various settings, including hospitals, schools, prisons, and more.

Through a combination of storytelling and nuanced reporting, Taking Care sheds light on the complex history of nursing and its potential to create a healthier, more just world.

With a focus on the lives of both historical and contemporary nurses, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the field of nursing or the broader social and cultural contexts that shape our understanding of caregiving.