Dysthanasia versus euthanasia.
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چکیده
The concept of dysthanasia is contrasted with euthanasia, and the suggestion is advanced that it may not be merely the dictionary opposite of euthanasia.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Psychological reports
دوره 105 3 Pt 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009