Newcastle University

PEALS Co-Director Simon Woods, with Lynn Hagger of the University of Sheffield School of Law, have edited this important new interdisciplinary collection. The book, published by Ashgate, presents valuable discourse and reflection on the nature of a good death.

Bringing together a leading judge and other legal scholars, philosophers, social scientists, practitioners and parents, who present varying accounts of a good death, the chapters draw from personal experience as well as policy, practice and academic analysis.

Reviewer comments: ‘This book is a must read for anyone interested in the question of how we achieve A Good Death in modern health care. It contains powerful personal testimonies alongside penetrating ethical and legal analysis. Despite the sophistication of the analysis it is written in an accessible and straightforward style.’

- Professor Søren Holm, University of Manchester, UK

‘This timely inter-disciplinary collection advances our understanding of fundamental social challenges concerning, for example, the extent of rights of self-determination towards the end of life. The book has unity of focus rarely found in edited volumes. It is required reading for researchers, an invaluable resource for educators, and an exemplary demonstration of the ways in which law and ethics are interrelated.’

- Steven D. Edwards, Swansea University, UK

 You can look at the contents and introduction on the publisher's website.