Assisted Dying

Name: Assisted Dying
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780720610147
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Who Makes the Final Choice?

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Assisted Dying explores the complex ethical, legal, and societal issues surrounding the practice of medically assisted death. It examines the moral dilemmas, policy debates, and personal stories that contribute to the ongoing discussion in the field of politics and current affairs. The book engages with both supporters and opponents of assisted dying to provide a balanced perspective.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the complex ethical, legal, and moral questions surrounding the right to die and euthanasia within the realm of public policy. It provides a nuanced examination of contemporary debates and legislation on assisted dying, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone engaged with current political discourse and human rights issues.

Assisted Dying

Assisted Dying who makes the final choice? is edited by two proponents ofgreater choice at the end of life, and all the contributors support the need tochange the law.

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Assisted Dying is perhaps one of the most divisive issues of the modern age, generating endless headlines and moral debates. Published in conjunction with the organisation Dignity in Dying, this important new book provides a forum for expert commentators in a variety of fields, including religion and medicine, to explore whether the most humane response to the torment and helplessness of certain severely incapacitated individuals is to assist them in their wish to die.

Assisted Dying: Who Makes the Final Choice? is edited by two proponents of greater choice at the end of life, and all the contributors support the need to change the law.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780720610147

Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Peter Owen Publishers

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Lesley Close
Edited by Ms Jo Cartwright
Foreword by Sir Terry Pratchett O.B.E.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 244

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About the Author

Jo Cartwright is the publicity manager for Dignity in Dying, the London-based charity which is fighting to change the law on assisted dying in the UK and internationally. Lesley Mary Close is a patron and spokesperson of Dignity In Dying. Sir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE is an English author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. He is best known for the Discworld series of about 40 volumes. He has sold more than 85 million books worldwide in 37 languages.