File:GEG med wikipedia.gif The Good Euthanasia Guide: Where, What, and Who in Choices in Dying | |
Author | Derek Humphry |
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Language | English |
Subject | Right to Die / Assisted Suicide |
Publisher | Norris Lane Press |
Published in English | 2008 |
Media type | paperback and eBook (PDF & Kindle) |
Pages | 220 |
ISBN | 0-9637280-8-3 |
'The Good Euthanasia Guide: Where, What, and Who in Choices in Dying', a book by Derek Humphry,
Book Overview
editCurrent printing 2008 in English by Norris Lane Press. 220 pages including appendices. Available in paperback and PDF eBook formats. ISBN 0-9637280-8-3
Details from book description
editA unique euthanasia desk reference providing vital information about assisted suicide and euthanasia. The Good Euthanasia Guide is a 'where-to' and 'why' book which complements the 'how-to' of 'Final Exit'. Contains an annotated list of every right-to-die group in the world, and a unique account of the assisted suicide laws in almost every country, a filmography and a bibliography. Dr. Jack Kevorkian's life and work are reported in three chapters.
2006 edition included a new chapter dealing with the future of the right-to-die movement, exact details of the reshuffling which has been rampant in American groups, and updated lists of books and films.
Minor updates in 2008 printing.
Summary of Content
edit• Chronicle of events in the right-to-die sphere dating from 1906 to 2008. This chronicle compiled by author Derek Humphry will not be found anywhere else. It is an essential for any serious student of euthanasia.
• Constructive analysis of the work done in the l990s by Dr. Jack Kevorkian in helping those who wanted suicide to end their suffering.
• How the Hemlock Society came to abrupt end in a take-over after 23 years and the future of the right-to-die movement is reported upon.
• An annotated list of every right-to-die group in the world.
• Descriptions of the assisted suicide laws in almost every country. Describes in detail how aid-in-dying laws are functioning in the Netherlands, Belgium and Oregon.
• Details about the remarkable work done by Dignitas and EXIT in Switzerland are reported.
• Filmography, listing every major movie and TV film which involves death with dignity issues.
• Bibliography of the most important books on the subject.
Quotes
edit'The Guardian' newspaper in London said when reviewing the first edition: "The book is not a 'how-to' manual but one that points people towards the countries and organizations that will assist a death."
Reuters news agency wrote about this book: “Inspired by guide books for the discerning customer.”