-Traces the origins of nursing theories through the men and women who founded and developed nursing as a profession
-Explains theories and practices of nursing and encourages reflective thinking
-Includes biographical details of theorists, summaries of their writings, demonstrations of their theories in practice and their influence on the field of nursing

''This interesting book will appeal to a wide range of readers...... the theorists discussed represent a broad spectrum, spanning the 19th century (Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole) to the present day. Running throughout the book are key lessons for today’s nurses—person-centeredness, care and compassion are fundamentals to all the theorists agents.'' British Journal of Wellbeing
''If nursing is to continue evolving, it is necessary to know how the profession has changed over time. This helpful book provides an analysis of pioneering theories in nursing …but there is much discussion about the associated theorists, each having their own biography.'' Tidal Model


Austyn Snowden, has worked as an RMN in England, Channel Islands, Saudi Arabia and Australia, mainly in care of the older adult. He has published several books and is currently lecturing undergraduate mental health nurses and post graduate nurse prescribers at University of Paisley.


'I enjoyed reading this book and would happily recommend it to libraries, whether they are based in hospitals or universities'. Derek Barron, in the British Journal of Wellbeing, Vol 1, No 4.