Nursing, Policy and Politics in Twentieth-century Chile

Markus Thulin is based at the Brauweiler Memorial Site of the Rhineland Regional Council, Germany. He has been both a researcher of Latin American history at the University of Cologne and a history lecturer, with his interests revolving around women’s history, history of healthcare and history teaching.Ricardo A. Ayala is a sociologist with a background in history, healthcare and political science. He is a professor of ethics at Universidad de las Américas, Chile, and a research affiliate at Ghent University, Belgium.

• 1. Background: The Struggle for Public Health and Equality.- 2. Nursing in Times of Socialism (1970–1973).- 3. Nursing Under the Civilian-Military Cooperation (1973–1979).- 4. Nursing in Times of State Reforms (1980–1982).- 5. Nursing in Times of Transition and Distinction (1982–1990).