Argues both sides of the debate on assisted suicide and euthanasia.
The Inevitable moves beyond margins of the law to the people who are meticulously planning their final hours—far from medical offices, legislative chambers, hospital ethics committees, and polite conversation.
Discusses the religious, ethical, and medical aspects of the controversial topic of euthanasia and the "right to die."
Demonstrates how U.S. attitudes and practices concerning euthanasia have been influenced by the historical development of rights within the western world.
To Gently Leave This Life is the perfect reference book for the grassroots activist, legislator, and for people who are dealing with their own or a loved one’s terminal illness.
This book is revised and updated to examine the current events, trending issues, and the rising acceptance of assisted suicide in this country.
Key critiques from feminist and disability studies are addressed. The overarching theme of the collection is that death is an embodied right which we should be entitled to exercise, with appropriate safeguards, as and when we choose.
A discussion of the debate concerning the right-to-die issue, including past and present views on euthanasia, the controversial subject of assisted suicide, and the legal ramifications.
Assesses the pros and cons of euthanasia and examines significant legal and medical precedents that affect the right to die, in a treatment that covers active and passive euthanasia and suicide
Examines different points of view in the debate over the right to die, covering issues such as the legalization of physician-assisted suicide, compassion for the dying, and what should be the role of government toward terminal patients.
This groundbreaking book is the first collection to investigate the law, political science and ethical perspectives collectively in relation to the right and value of life.