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Author Russell, O. Ruth (Olive Ruth)

Title Freedom to die : moral and legal aspects of euthanasia / by O. Ruth Russell
Edition Revised edition
Published New York : Human Sciences Press, 1977
©1975

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Description 413 pages ; 22 cm
Contents Part I. Changing attitudes toward death and dying : 1. Our new power over birth and death framework for discussion -- 2. Changing attitudes and the need for new solutions
Part II. Historical review of thought and action on euthanasia : 3. Thought on euthanasia prior to 1930 -- 4. The 1930's: Decade of organized action -- 5. The 1940's: A temporary halt and renewed action -- 6. The 1950's: Reaction and support -- 7. 1960 through early 1974
Part III. Legalization of euthanasia arguments and proposals : 8. What the opponents say -- 9. Euthanasia: justifications and specifications -- 10. Current euthanasia legislation and proposals for change
Notes "Supplement to the first edition: development from early 1974 to late 1976": p. 337-396
Includes index
Previous ed.: c1975
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 301-329
Subject Euthanasia -- Law and legislation.
Euthanasia -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Euthanasia.
Ethics, Medical.
Euthanasia.
Right to Die.
Euthanasia.
LC no. 77003383
ISBN 0877053111