History of Women's Contribution to World Health

"Dakin ably and concisely fulfills her goal to show that women throughout history have made enormous contributions to health care. . . . . Contributions covered many fields: anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, biochemistry, nutrition, and pharmacy. Along the way, Dakin provides an overview of medical history within the milieu characterizing each period. . . . arouses the reader's interest and enthusiasm in pursuing more in-depth study. Recommended especially for those in the health professions, science, history, and women's studies." - Choice