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The good death through time

by Caitlin Mahar

This historical analysis examines changing Western attitudes towards dying and suffering, from ancient Greece to the modern era. It explores how cultural and ethical shifts have influenced contemporary debates on euthanasia and the concept of a good death.

Accession 23873 ISBN 9780522878127 Publisher Melbourne University Press
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