The Euthanasia/Assisted-Suicide Debate

This revealing volume explores recent historical perspectives on the modern euthanasia and assisted-suicide debate and the political arenas in which it has unfolded.

• Case studies explain contemporary legal techniques in the handling of euthanasia and assisted-suicide prosecutions, including those involving doctors, nurses, and family members

• A chronology shows political events and major cases of medical euthanasia and assisted suicide over the past 100 years

• A glossary explains key terms, such as "causation," "intent," "palliative care," and "double effect"

• An interdisciplinary bibliography cites significant materials from the fields of history, law, and sociology, as well as major medical journal articles