Freedom to die :

Russell, Olive Ruth.

Freedom to die : moral and legal aspects of euthanasia / by O. Ruth Russell. - Rev. ed. - New York : Human Sciences Press, 1977, c1975. - 413 p. ; 22 cm.

"Supplement to the first edition: development from early 1974 to late 1976": p. 337-396. Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 301-329.

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.

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