Toward a Better World
The Social Significance of Nursing
Mark Lazenby
Reviews and Awards
"Mark Lazenby unites expertise in philosophy and nursing with a moral framework to address the raison d'âtre of the nursing profession. His perspective is as refreshing as it is rare. He combines research and clinical experience in a vivid narrative that is both profound and accessible. I heartily recommend it. It deserves a wide reading among not only nurses, but all who think about the basic orientations of their professions." -- Greg E. Sterling, Yale Divinity School
"Mark Lazenbyâs Toward a Better World is a gemâa clear and powerful portrayal of the remarkable social significance of nursing through compelling narratives and informed by wide-ranging insights from philosophy, history, and other disciplines. I strongly recommend it not only to those interested in the nursing profession and its vital and far-reaching social role but to also to anyone interested in a good life of service." -- James F. Childress, Professor Emeritus, University of Virginia
"A valuable book: gently, but convincingly, portrays nurses as essential moral actors in our increasingly troubled world. Whether that means advocating for peace, fighting climate change, or helping those in need despite the often severe risks, Lazenby shows how nurses can and must work to make the world a better place." -- Theresa Brown, RN, is Clinical Faculty at the U. Pitt School of Nursing and author of the New York Times bestseller The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives, Clinical Faculty at the U. Pitt School of Nursing
