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Life and death decisions

Ekland-Olson, Sheldon, 1944-

Life and death decisions the quest for morality and justice in human societies : abortion, neonatal care, assisted dying, and capital punishment / [electronic resource] : Sheldon Ekland-Olson. - New York ; London : Routledge, 2013. - xi, 157 p. - Contemporary sociological perspectives . - Contemporary sociological perspectives series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [136]-151) and index.

1. A moral system evolves -- 2. The early moments and months of life : should the baby live? -- 3. The boundaries of tolerable suffering -- 4. Taking life : lynching and capital punishment.




Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9780203071823 (e-book : PDF)


Life--Moral and ethical aspects.
Capital punishment--Moral and ethical aspects.
Social justice.
Human rights.


Electronic books.