euthanasia

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.

Presents opposing views on the ethical issues related to euthanasia, physician participation, and legalization of voluntary euthanasia.

A series of controversial essays that debate the moral and legal issues associated with assisted suicide.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information about death and dying in the U.S., covering such topics as the definition of death, advance directives, and assisted suicide, and includes a list of further resources.