Merciful Release: The History of the British Euthanasia Movement - Couverture rigide

Kemp, N. D. A.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0719061237 ISBN 13 : 9780719061233

Editeur : Manchester University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This study of the British euthanasia movement examines the delicate interplay of medicine, politics, philosophical debate, public opinion and the fluctuating fortunes of the euthanasia movement. It considers such diverse issues as eugenics, psychiatry, mental deficiency, sterilisation, the impact of the world wars and the Nazi "euthanasia" programme, and mercy-killing for the mentally incompetent. The author puts forward a convincing explanation of the persistent failure of attempts to legalise euthanasia and draws upon archival material and periodical literature.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

For all those interested in the historical dimension of ethical debates surrounding the end of life, this book is likely to become an important resource. This comprehensive account, drawing on rich and varied sources, will certainly prove invaluable to anyone interested in the context of some of the more quoted landmarks of the British euthanasia debate, such as the Voluntary Euthanasia Bill that was defeated in 1936. ...this is a document that could provide two most welcome contributions to current euthanasia debates: a stronger grounding in complex historical facts, and a motivation for greater clarity. (Samia A. Hurst) --Samia A. Hurst

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Manchester University Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0719061237
• ISBN 13: 9780719061233
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible