A Concise History of Euthanasia

A Concise History of Euthanasia Life, Death, God and Medicine - Critical Issues in History

Hardback (11 Aug 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Historian Ian Dowbiggin exposes the many disturbing themes that link present and past in the concept of the right to die. 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780742531109
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Pub date:
DEWEY: 179.7
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 163
Weight: 399g
Height: 236mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 18mm