Marya Mannes discusses her book "Last Rights"

BROADCAST: Feb. 1, 1974 | DURATION: 00:47:52

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Synopsis

Euthanasia is the topic of Marya Mannes' book, "Last Rights: A Case for the Good Death". With cases of terminally ill patients, Mannes advocates having compassion and allowing one to chose a good and gentle death.

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Broadcast Date
Feb. 1, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 45.25 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
47 minutes, 52 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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Law, Crime, Prison Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

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Marya Mannes discusses her book "Last Rights"

Synopsis

Euthanasia is the topic of Marya Mannes' book, "Last Rights: A Case for the Good Death". With cases of terminally ill patients, Mannes advocates having compassion and allowing one to chose a good and gentle death.

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Synopsis

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