euthanasia

Presents the answers to over 200 questions about suicide, attempted suicide, and assisted death, covering a wide range of issues.

Stories of five terminally ill people who struggle with the decision over whether or not to end their lives, giving insight into the debate over assisted suicide.

Essays and briefings help readers understand the ethical and legal aspects of this complex issue.

Jamie McDonald turns himself in after killing his terminally-ill wife, and his cousin Cam, the chief of police, finds himself at odds with his own wife, Allie, over the ethics of the situation. Their marriage is further strained by the arrival of Mia, a new assistant at Allie's shop who captures Cam's attention.

Nineteen selections offer arguments by advocates and opponents on the social issue of euthanasia.

The life choices of a mother and daughter are reassessed as the mother lies dying of cancer.

The author shows people how to end their suffering due to terminal illness; and provides information on such issues as euthanasia, living wills, hospice care, and legal implications.

Chronicles the life of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, focusing on his efforts to legalize euthanasia and his notoriety in the 1990s for his passionate advocacy of doctor-assisted suicide.

Explores how the topic of euthanasia has been reported by the mainstream media, and argues that the press's failure to enrich public discourse may erode its trustworthiness in the public's eye.