Euthanasia in the Netherlands - The Policy and Practice of Mercy Killing (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)

The Dutch experience has influenced the debate on euthanasia and death with dignity around the globe, especially with regard to whether physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia should be legitimized or legalized. A review of the literature reveals complex and often contradictory views about the Dutch experience. Some claim that the Netherlands offers a model for the world to follow; others believe that the Netherlands represents danger, rather than promise, and that the Dutch experience is the definitive answer regarding why we should not make active euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide part of our lives. Given these contradictory views, it has become clear that fieldwork is essential to developing a more informed opinion. Having investigated the Dutch experience for a number of years, and after thoroughly reading the vast literature published in English, I went to the Netherlands for one month in the summer of 1999 to get a feel for the local situation. I felt that this would provide the basis on which I could better interpret the findings of the available literature. I visited the major centers of medical ethics, as well as some research hospitals, and spoke with leading figures in the euthanasia policy and practice. The time spent was extremely beneficial and enriching. I followed in the footsteps of Carlos Gomez, who 1 published a book following one month of extensive research in the Netherlands.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine, 20
Release date:	July 2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	R. Cohen-Almagor
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	205
Edition:	2004 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-2250-0
Categories:	Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General
LSN:	1-4020-2250-6
Barcode:	9781402022500

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