Euthanasia: Opposing Viewpoints (2000)
Encyclopedia
Euthanasia: Opposing Viewpoints is a book, in the Opposing Viewpoints series
.
It presents selections of contrasting points of view on four central questions about euthanasia
: whether it is ethical; whether it should be legalized; whether legalizing it would lead to involuntary killing; and whether physicians should assist in suicide
.
It was edited by James D. Torr.
Opposing Viewpoints series
The Opposing Viewpoints series is a series of books on current issues which seeks to explore the varying opinions in a balanced pros/cons debate...
.
It presents selections of contrasting points of view on four central questions about euthanasia
Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
: whether it is ethical; whether it should be legalized; whether legalizing it would lead to involuntary killing; and whether physicians should assist in suicide
Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
.
It was edited by James D. Torr.