At Liberty to Die: The Battle for Death with Dignity in America
"Comprehensive, thoroughly engrossing, surprisingly balanced!At Liberty to Dieis certain to become the definitive history of the wrenching debate over physician assisted death. Highly recommended!"-Tinsley E. Yarbrough,Emeritus professor of Political Science, East Carolina University"A comprehensive and engaging history of the legal and political battles in courts and legislatures to recognize terminally-ill individuals' 'right to die with dignity.' A timely and informed contribution to an important and growing debate." -David M. O'Brien,Spicer Professor, Department of Politics, University of Virginia"Professor Ball provides an informative, thoughtful, and well-documented analysis...deftly set against a portrayal of the changing nature of death and dying in America—especially the locus of death and its attendant circumstances—a back story that is essential for understanding the impetus undergirding rights claims during this period."-Daniel Hillyard,Southern Illinois University Carbondale"Ball here makes an important contribution to the growing literature on end-of-life issues with this legal history of the right to die in America....Law and political science students, along with activists, will find this a helpful book owing to its careful analysis of legislative and judicial actions across different states over the last 15 years as well as its careful delineation of the legal issues that animate debates over physician-assisted death."-Library Journal,