Book description
Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine
Olivia Campbell's sweeping narrative feels like a breath-taking sequel to Hidden Figures-only this time the protagonists are women who, in the late 1800s, fought not just for a seat at the table but for the very right to sit at it.
The book centers on three trailblazers: Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman licensed to practice medicine in the United States; Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first female doctor in Britain; and Sophia Jex-Blake, who pushed the British medical establishment to admit women into its halls of learning. Campbell weaves their stories with vivid detail, turning each page into a courtroom drama or a quiet moment of reflection. She shows how these women were not merely "firsts" but architects of an entirely new model of care-hospitals run by women for women, curricula that understood female anatomy from a woman's perspective, and a medical culture that began to value empathy over the dehumanizing authority of male physicians.
What makes this book resonate today is its focus on the everyday barriers these pioneers faced. From humiliating examinations to societal stigma that could ruin a woman's prospects for marriage or employment, Campbell paints a stark picture of why medicine was-and still can be-an exclusionary space. Yet she also celebrates their resilience: Blackwell's relentless lobbying in the U.S., Anderson's establishment of the London School of Medicine for Women, and Jex-Blake's tireless campaign to secure admission into medical schools. Their victories were not just personal triumphs; they laid the groundwork for modern feminist medicine.
Campbell's prose is accessible yet richly researched. She balances anecdote with archival material, giving readers both a human face and a scholarly backbone. The narrative flows like a well-edited film: dramatic peaks punctuated by quieter, reflective interludes that invite you to consider how far we've come-and how far we still must go.
For anyone interested in the history of medicine, gender studies, or simply an inspiring story of perseverance, Women in White Coats delivers. It is a testament that when barriers are broken, the entire field can shift toward more compassionate, inclusive care. This book deserves its place on every bookshelf that seeks to honor those who dared to rewrite the rules of science and society alike.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience