Euthanasia: Choice and Death by Gail Tulloch (English) Paperback Book

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The pressing and universally relevant issue of euthanasia is debated in this volume.

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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 a broad ethical consensus in a liberal democracy. Examination of landmark cases and the approaches adopted by key countries - the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, and Australia - ground the book.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Series Preface; Contents; PART ONE; 1. Choice and Death; 2. Stark Choices; PART TWO; 3. Death and Dying in America; 4. Legal Disputes over Death in England; 5. Legalising Euthanasia in The Netherlands; 6. A Legislative Experiment in Australia; Conclusion; List of References; Further Reading; Index.

Review

"'An extraordinary contribution in this area, providing insight into the many dilemmas faced by individuals, families and professionals.' Wendy Moyle, Assoc Professor of Nursing and Chair of Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee, Australia"

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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, and

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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.

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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 until 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 a broad ethical consensus in a liberal democracy. Examination of landmark cases and the approaches adopted by key countries - the U.S.A., the U.K., the Netherlands, and Australia - ground the book.

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Details ISBN0748618813 Author Gail Tulloch Short Title EUTHANASIA CHOICE & DEATH Pages 158 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Series Contemporary Ethical Debates Language English ISBN-10 0748618813 ISBN-13 9780748618811 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 179.7 Year 2005 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Subtitle Choice and Death Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780748618811 UK Release Date 2005-03-16 AU Release Date 2005-03-16 NZ Release Date 2005-03-16 Publication Date 2005-03-16 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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