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Euthanasia: The Good Death
Known for his stand on the legislation of voluntary euthanasia for the elderly and the sick, the author in this pamphlet makes the case for the legal right of the elderly to end their own lives, with dignity and humanity, when they feel that death calls them.
In an increasingly sophisticated and medically advanced society, people are living longer than ever before, but the author argues that artificially prolonged life is not always beneficial - or most importantly - desired by the patient.
The pamphlet also explores the issue of death and argues why we should stop our irrational fear of dying.
In an increasingly sophisticated and medically advanced society, people are living longer than ever before, but the author argues that artificially prolonged life is not always beneficial - or most importantly - desired by the patient.
The pamphlet also explores the issue of death and argues why we should stop our irrational fear of dying.
56 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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About the author
Ludovic Kennedy
62 books14 followersLudovic Henry Coverley Kennedy was a Scottish journalist, broadcaster, and author. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Strathclyde in 1985 and also held similar posts at the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling. He was knighted in 1994 for services to journalism.
He was a member of the crew of the British destroyer HMS Tartar that took part in the pursuit and destruction of the German battleship Bismarck in May of 1941. 'Sub-Lieutenant' (1942) told of his naval experiences and 'Pursuit' (1974) told of the sinking of the Bismarck.
He undertook many campaigns on behalf of people who had been wrongly convicted of murder, including Derek Bentley and Timothy Evans and also wrote an account of the trial of Stephen Ward following the Profumo affair. He also wrote an account of the murders at Ten Rillington Place.
He married actress Moira Shearer (1926-2006) on 25 February 1950 and the couple had four children.
He died of pneumonia at Salisbury, Wiltshire on 18 October 2009.
He was a member of the crew of the British destroyer HMS Tartar that took part in the pursuit and destruction of the German battleship Bismarck in May of 1941. 'Sub-Lieutenant' (1942) told of his naval experiences and 'Pursuit' (1974) told of the sinking of the Bismarck.
He undertook many campaigns on behalf of people who had been wrongly convicted of murder, including Derek Bentley and Timothy Evans and also wrote an account of the trial of Stephen Ward following the Profumo affair. He also wrote an account of the murders at Ten Rillington Place.
He married actress Moira Shearer (1926-2006) on 25 February 1950 and the couple had four children.
He died of pneumonia at Salisbury, Wiltshire on 18 October 2009.
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