Each book in the Access to Religion and Philosophy series provides a concise and readable introduction to a key area in religious studies and philosophy for A Level students.

The second edition of 'Issues of Life and Death' has been updated in line with the revised 2008 A level specification requirements. It considers the ethical implications of crucial issues in applied ethics including suicide, euthanasia, war and peace.

The new edition combines all the strengths of the first edition with a new design and features to make the content more accessible to all students in order to develop their understanding of the topic.

New features include:

- Key questions throughout the chapters to help students focus on the key issues
- Key terms defined and explained throughout the chapters
- Profiles of key individuals - their contribution and significance
- More summary diagrams throughout to aid revision
- Revision checklists at the end of chapters
- New exam-style questions and tips at the end of each chapter.