Michael Doyle
Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"By 1990, the first Cold War was ending. The Berlin Wall had fallen and the Warsaw Pact was crumbling; following Russia's lead, cries for democracy were being embraced by a young Chinese populace. The post-Cold War years were a time of immense hope and possibility. They heralded an opportunity for creative cooperation among nations, an end to ideological strife, perhaps even the beginning of a stable international order of liberal peace. But the days...
Series
Religion and culture volume pt. 3
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"Examines euthanasia through the eyes of several medical and religious experts. Euthanasia as an acceptable practice is discussed within the context of current "right-to-die" cases, including the highly publicized assisted suicide activities of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. We see how individual rights issues often overshadow legal arguments. Efforts currently under way by religious groups to block the practice are examined."--Container.
Series
Religion and culture volume pt. 1
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"The basic tenets of most major religions have remained unchanged for centuries. However, society functions within a culture that constantly changes. That paradox and the problems surrounding it are examined in this timely program by several noted religious experts". --- Container.