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Suicide


Book Description
The issue of suicide has sparked intense controversy and debate throughout human history. This volume identifies the multiple, complex meanings of the act from Biblical times to the present. At various points in time, suicide has been viewed as a legal escape from dishonor, an example of the devil's work on earth, a product of mental illness, and a reasonable decision to be made by any adult. This... More
Book Information
PublisherGreenhaven Press
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages195
ISBN-100737728736
ISBN-13978-0737728736
Publication Date09/18/2006
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About Adriane Ruggiero (Author) : Adriane Ruggiero is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Adriane Ruggiero include Bulimia (At Issue Series), Year-round Schools ... more
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About Emma Carlson Berne (Author, Editor) : Emma Carlson Berne write books for children and young adults on a variety of topics, including history, biography, contemporary issues, and popular culture. She also writes juvenile and YA fiction.
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