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The troubled dream of life : in search of a peaceful death /

Drawing on his own experience, and on literature, philosophy, and medicine, Daniel Callahan offers great insight into how to deal with the rewards of modern medicine without upsetting our perception of death. He examines how we view death and the care of the critically ill or dying, and he suggests...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Callahan, Daniel, 1930-2019 (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: ProQuest (Firm)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, [2000]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Drawing on his own experience, and on literature, philosophy, and medicine, Daniel Callahan offers great insight into how to deal with the rewards of modern medicine without upsetting our perception of death. He examines how we view death and the care of the critically ill or dying, and he suggests ways of understanding death that can lead to a peaceful acceptance. Callahan's thoughtful perspective notably enhances the legal and moral discussions about end-of-life issues.
Notas:Originally published: New York : Simon & Schuster, 1993.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781589014718
1589014715