What has nursing to do with the good society--or indeed, with the earth's health? Toward a Better World argues that promoting equality, peace and respect, providing assistance and safety, and safeguarding the health of our planet are among the obligations of the nursing profession. The book explores how, by fulfilling these obligations on a global scale, nurses have the power to bring about a better world.

Foreword by Sheila Tlou, RN, PhD, FAAN -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Nursing and the Good Society -- PART I -- 2. Nursing and Our Common Humanity -- 3. Nursing and Obligation -- PART II -- 4. Equality -- 5. Assistance -- 6. Peace -- 7. Safety -- 8. Earth -- 9. Respect -- PART III -- 10. Nursing Is Always Local -- 11. The Social Significance of Nursing -- Notes to Chapters -- Bibliography -- Discussion Questions -- Appendix: International Council of Nurses Position Statement: Nurses, Climate Change and Health -- Index.