Carla Wenckebach, Pioneer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417964222)

Carla Wenckebach, Pioneer is a biographical book written by Margarethe Muller. The book tells the story of Carla Wenckebach, a Dutch woman who was a pioneer in the field of physical therapy. Carla was born in 1881 and grew up in a family of doctors. She was interested in medicine and decided to become a physical therapist after seeing the need for rehabilitation during World War I.The book chronicles Carla's journey from her early years to her pioneering work in physical therapy. It describes her struggles to gain recognition for the field and her efforts to establish a formal education program for physical therapists. The book also explores the social and political context of the time, including the rise of fascism in Europe and the impact of World War II.Throughout the book, Muller provides a detailed account of Carla's life and work, drawing on archival materials and interviews with those who knew her. The book is a tribute to Carla's legacy and her contributions to the field of physical therapy. It is an inspiring story of a woman who overcame obstacles to achieve her goals and make a lasting impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Margarethe Muller
ISBN-10: 1417964227
ISBN-13: 9781417964222
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d