"This book addresses key historical, scientific, legal, and philosophical issues surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide in the United States as well as in other countries and cultures. Euthanasia was practiced by Greek physicians as early as 500 BC. In the 20th century, legal and ethical controversies surrounding assisted dying exploded. Many religions and medical organizations led the way in opposition, citing the incompatibility of assisted dying with various religious traditions and with the obligations of medical personnel toward their patients. Today, these practices remain highly controversial both in the United States and around the world.
Comprising contributions from an international group of experts, this book thoroughly investigates euthanasia and assisted suicide from an interdisciplinary and global perspective. It presents the ethical arguments for and against assisted dying; highlights how assisted dying is perceived in various cultural and philosophical traditions—for example, South and East Asian cultures, Latin American perspectives, and religions including Islam and Christianity; and considers how assisted dying has both shaped and been shaped by the emergence of professionalized bioethics. Readers will also learn about the most controversial issues related to assisted dying, such as pediatric euthanasia, assisted dying for organ transplantation, and ""suicide tourism,"" and examine concerns relating to assisted dying for racial minorities, children, and the disabled."
Edited by:
Michael J. Cholbi
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 879g
ISBN: 9781440836794
ISBN 10: 1440836795
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 26 January 2017
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Michael J. Cholbi Part I History, Practice, and Law Chapter 1 Physician-Assisted Dying and the Law in the United States: A Perspective on Three Prospective Futures Arthur G. Svenson Chapter 2 The Assisted Dying Bill for England and Wales Raphael Cohen-Almagor Chapter 3 Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Attitudes and Polices in Mexico Asunción Álvarez del Río, Julieta Gómez Ávalos, and Isaac González Huerta Chapter 4 Suffering, Compassion, and Freedom: Mahayana Buddhism and East Asian Attitudes Toward Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Brett Barleyman Chapter 5 The Continental Perspective on Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Jack Simmons Chapter 6 Christian Perspectives on Assisted Dying: An Issue for Religious Ethics121 Lloyd Steffen Part II Ethics and Policy Chapter 7 Ethical Evaluation of Euthanasia in the Islamic Tradition Tuba Erkoç Baydar and Ilhan Ilkilic Chapter 8 An Argument in Favor of the Morality of Voluntary Medically Assisted Death Robert Young Chapter 9 Limiting the Right to Die: Moral Logic, Professional Integrity, Societal Ethos Courtney S. Campbell Chapter 10 Respect for Personal Autonomy in the Justification of Death-Hastening Choices Paul T. Menzel Chapter 11 Intention, Permissibility, and the Consistency of Traditional End-of-Life Care Joseph Boyle Chapter 12 Assisted Dying and Palliation Ben A. Rich Chapter 13 Capacity and Assisted Dying Colin Gavaghan Chapter 14 Advance Directives for Euthanasia Eric Vogelstein Chapter 15 Pediatric Euthanasia Jacob M. Appel Chapter 16 Traveling for Assisted Suicide I. Glenn Cohen About the Editor and Contributors Index
Michael J. Cholbi, PhD, is professor of philosophy at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Reviews for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Global Views on Choosing to End Life
Overall this title is an accessible and cogent introduction to the topic. . . . VERDICT A worthwhile addition for academic collections, especially for health sciences/medical students and upper-level undergraduates. * Library Journal *
