The right to die : an examination of the euthanasia debate / Miriam Cosic.

By:

Cosic, Miriam

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Sydney, Australia : New Holland, 2003.Description: 295 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

1864368098

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DDC classification:

179.7 22

LOC classification:

R726 .C6765 2003

Contents:

Thinking the unthinkable -- Philosophical approaches, historical perspectives -- Owning one's life: the argument in favour -- First, do not harm: the argument against -- Considering change: the international experience -- Pain, pity and politics: the Australian experience -- Gedogen: the Dutch experieence -- Palliative care: easing the pain of dying -- Towards a resolution.

Summary: Focuses on the arguments, for and against euthanasia, and the philosophical, political and cross-cultural contexts of this age-old dilemma. Included are case studies of patients and their families who are faced with these harrowing decisions at the end of life, as well as the opinions of the professionals who deal with human suffering daily.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Non-Fiction	Waimate Located at Event Centre	Non Fiction	179.7 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Not For Loan		A0033884X

Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-281) and index.

Focuses on the arguments, for and against euthanasia, and the philosophical, political and cross-cultural contexts of this age-old dilemma. Included are case studies of patients and their families who are faced with these harrowing decisions at the end of life, as well as the opinions of the professionals who deal with human suffering daily.

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