euthanasia

Discusses the extermination of Jews, Gypsies, and handicapped persons by the Nazi government prior to and during World War II.

Presents various perspectives on the issue of assisted suicide. Offers historical, religious, and ethical perspectives as well as chapters focused on the work of Dr. Kevorkian and the case of Terri Schiavo.

A discussion of the debate concerning the right-to-die issue, including past and present views on euthanasia, the controversial subject of assisted suicide, and the legal ramifications.

Presents conflicting viewpoints regarding euthanasia, death with dignity, saving defective infants, and organ transplants.

Discusses passive and active euthanasia and some ethical and moral issues surrounding the topic.

Discusses issues surrounding death, including the stages of death, prolonging life, euthanasia, religious and cultural views, and funeral customs.

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

In March of 1997, two secretly meet Dr. Jack Kevorkian. One of the brothers had been a quadriplegic for the past twenty-four years, fully dependent on his ailing mother for all of his needs. He had asked his younger brother to help him end his life and relieve the burdens on his family.

A collection of six controversial essays that debate issues associated with a person's right to die, and includes instruction and exercises on writing a persuasive essay.

Contains nineteen essays that examine issues related to euthanasia, looking at euthanasia and suicide in ancient and modern times, examining related legal battles, and providing opposing viewpoints on the ethics of euthanasia and assisted suicide.