Concise history of euthanasia, a: life, death, god, and medicine
Auteur :
Dowbiggen, Ian
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9780742531116
Date de publication :
26 mars 2007
Dimensions :
23,1 x 15,3 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
263 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Traces the controversial record of mercy-killing, a source of heated debate among doctors and laypeople alike. This book examines evolving opinions about what constitutes a good death, taking into account the societal and religious values placed on sin, suffering, resignation, judgment, penance, and redemption.