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Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
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Examining the evidence from Belgium – one of only five countries where euthanasia is practised legally – an international panel of experts considers the implications of legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide. Looking at the issue from an international perspective, the authors have written an invaluable in-depth analysis of the ethical aspects of this complex area. The discussion forms a solid foundation for informed debate about assisted dying. With contributors from a broad range of disciplines, this book is ideal for students, academics, legislators and anyone interested in legal, medical, social and philosophical ethics. A vital and timely examination of a growing phenomenon and one of the most challenging ethical questions of our time.
Cambridge University Press
Title: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
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Examining the evidence from Belgium – one of only five countries where euthanasia is practised legally – an international panel of experts considers the implications of legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Looking at the issue from an international perspective, the authors have written an invaluable in-depth analysis of the ethical aspects of this complex area.
The discussion forms a solid foundation for informed debate about assisted dying.
With contributors from a broad range of disciplines, this book is ideal for students, academics, legislators and anyone interested in legal, medical, social and philosophical ethics.
A vital and timely examination of a growing phenomenon and one of the most challenging ethical questions of our time.
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