| Edition |
Second edition, revised and enlarged. |
| Description |
180 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Opposing viewpoints series ; v.8 |
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Opposing viewpoints series ; v.8.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Part 1. Should euthanasia be allowed? -- I favor merciful termination of life / Stewart V. Pahl -- Euthanasia should not be permitted / John M. Henderickson & Thomas St. Martin -- Individuals should have the choice of euthanasia / Margaret Mead -- The physically disabled have a right to life / Sondra Diamond -- The case for euthanasia / Joseph Fletcher -- The case against euthanasia / Leonard J. Weber -- Part 2. Should abortions be permitted? -- Why we support legalized abortion / Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights -- Our abortion culture / Nick Thimmesch -- 20 myths about abortion / National Abortion Rights Action League -- Abortion is an act of violence / James P. Shannon -- The case for pro-life / David LaFontaine -- The case for pro-choice / Betty Benjamin -- Part 3. Is suicide ever justified? -- Suicide is a sign of civilization / Herbert A. Tonne -- Suicide is sinful / Henri Blocher -- Suicide is our right / Mary Rose Barrington -- Christianity rejects suicide / Ignace Lepp -- Common-sense suicide for the elderly / Doris Portwood -- The need to educate adolescents about suicide / Charlotte P. Ross -- Part 4. Do funeral homes exploit us? -- The funeral industry lives off the dead / Thomas J. Reese -- Funeral homes help diminish grief / Howard C. Raether & Robert C. Slater -- Funeral directors are impresarios / Deborah Wolters Reilly -- Funeral directors provide necessary services / Michigan Funeral Directors Association. |
| Subject |
Death.
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Death.
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Ethics.
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| Added Author |
Bender, David L., 1936-
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| ISBN |
0899083358 |
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