Mahar, Caitlin
The Good Death Through Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9780522878127
- author:
- Mahar, Caitlin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Melbourne University
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Death & Dying,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding the concept of a 'good death' has evolved significantly over time in Western cultures. Caitlin Mahar explores this shift in attitudes towards managing dying and suffering, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times.
The idea of euthanasia, or 'good death', is often misunderstood as being a relatively recent phenomenon. However, the notion that pain should be eliminated has been met with resistance at various points in history, such as during the Victorian era when suffering was seen as a necessary part of life.
By examining these complex cultural, ethical and practical questions surrounding what makes for a good death, Mahar sheds light on the stakes in contemporary debates about end-of-life care. Her analysis helps us better understand the significance of this issue today.
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