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Euthanasia: Choice and Death
Gail Tulloch
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Description for Euthanasia: Choice and Death
Paperback. The pressing and universally relevant issue of euthanasia is debated in this volume. Series: Contemporary Ethical Debates. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFME; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 226.
The pressing and universally relevant issue of euthanasia is debated in this volume. Euthanasia has become increasingly contentious as populations age, and medical and scientific advances continue to transform and extend life. Euthanasia - Choice and Death examines the key philosophical arguments that have underpinned thinking and practice up till now: * The centrality of choice to our notion of the human being; * The challenge of changes to our concept of death in the face of medical, scientific and technological advances. Gail Tulloch develops a conception of dignity that does not depend on religious assumptions and can promote ... Read more
The pressing and universally relevant issue of euthanasia is debated in this volume. Euthanasia has become increasingly contentious as populations age, and medical and scientific advances continue to transform and extend life. Euthanasia - Choice and Death examines the key philosophical arguments that have underpinned thinking and practice up till now: * The centrality of choice to our notion of the human being; * The challenge of changes to our concept of death in the face of medical, scientific and technological advances. Gail Tulloch develops a conception of dignity that does not depend on religious assumptions and can promote ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
158
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Contemporary Ethical Debates
Condition
New
Number of Pages
158
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748618811
SKU
V9780748618811
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About Gail Tulloch
Gail Tulloch is a Research Fellow and Director of the research programme in Biomedical Ethics and Regulation at the Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance at Griffith University, in Brisbane, Australia. She is the author of Mill and Sexual Equality.
Reviews for Euthanasia: Choice and Death
An extraordinary contribution in this area, providing insight into the many dilemmas faced by individuals, families and professionals. This work offers not only the opportunity to understand such debates but also provides numerous landmark case studies that will be useful for teachers and students alike.
Wendy Moyle, PhD, RN Assoc Professor of Nursing and Chair of Griffith University Human ... Read more
Wendy Moyle, PhD, RN Assoc Professor of Nursing and Chair of Griffith University Human ... Read more