Euthanasia and the Right to Die: A Comparative View - Softcover

Scherer, Jennifer M.; Simon American University, Rita J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0847691675 ISBN 13: 9780847691678

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 1999

Synopsis

Sensitive and high-profile public policy issues often benefit from being considered in comparative perspective. Here, euthanasia and the right to die are examined in the context of the social, legal, and religious settings of a wide range of countries. The authors employ public opinion data, where available, to illustrate the great disparity between approval of physician-assisted suicide and the general illegality of the practice. Ultimately, making and implementing laws to ensure a responsible right to die_as the U.S. has been struggling with in Oregon, Michigan, and elsewhere_will be informed by experiences in such places as the Netherlands, Australia, and the only country in the world where euthanasia is a clear-cut medical option: Colombia.

About this title

About the Author

Jennifer M. Scherer is vice president of research at the management consulting firm Association & Issues Management. Rita J. Simon is university professor at American University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847691675
• ISBN 13: 9780847691678
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160