
Rational Suicide?
Implications for Mental Health Professionals
James L. Werth Jr.(Author)
Taylor & Francis (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. February 1996
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-1-56032-424-9 (ISBN)
Description
The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully demonstrate that mental health professionals can no longer ignore the possibility that people can make a rational decision to die. After introducing the concept of rational suicide, the book explores the changing views of suicide over the centuries. Common arguments against rational suicide are examined and rebutted.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56032-424-9 (9781560324249)
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Person
James L. Werth Counseling and Psychological Services University of Arkansas
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction to Rational Suicide; Chapter 2 The History of Suicide; Chapter 3 Arguments Against Rational Suicide; Chapter 4 Research on Mental Health Professionals' Attitudes; Chapter 5 Criteria for Rational Suicide; Chapter 6 Additional Considerations: Necessary Research, Prejudice, and Values; Chapter 7 Ethical and Legal Implications; Chapter 8 Conclusions and Predictions;