In this admirably objective and lucid exposition, the author examines from a medico-legal standpoint the comparative position in various countries, particularly in the UK and the United States, of currently controversial medical procedures: voluntary sterilization, compulsory sterilization and castration, transsexualism, experimentation, transplantation, and euthanasia-few of which, if any, enjoy a settled or clearly defi ned place in the eyes of the law. He considers the problems from two perspectives: fi rst, that of the individual in society and how far he himself may determine the extent...

Based on the popular stage production with book & lyrics by David Meyers and music by Scott Michal, "The Last Christmas Carol" turns the classic Dickens tale on its ear. Half "Kiss Me, Kate" and half "Bad News Bears," this modern take on the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge features all your favorite characters including the irrepressible Tiny Tim, an aromatic Elvis Impersonator, and a special guest appearance by the Donner Party Singers. (You remember them, don't you?)