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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.

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Gr. 7-12. The latest entry in the Issue and Debate series concisely examines the moral and ethical aspects of an individual's right to die, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. Presenting actual cases such as those of Karen Quinlan and Nancy Cruzan, Gay outlines the various medical, legal, and economic factors as well as individual beliefs, values, and traditions that form the crux of this debate. In the light of recent events, readers will appreciate the clear definition of active and passive euthanasia presented in a brief review of its historical role from the ancient Greeks to Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Gay details the religious, political, and moral viewpoint of each individual or group. The notes, current lists of further reading and organization addresses, and the index will aid student researchers. Offering a balanced overview of an extremely current subject, this well-documented study is a valuable source for debate or science study. ~--Mary Romano Marks