Death and Medical Power: An Ethical Analysis Of Dutch Euthanasia Practice - Brossura

Ten Have, Henk

 
9780335217557: Death and Medical Power: An Ethical Analysis Of Dutch Euthanasia Practice

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Since the 1970s, euthanasia has been a topic of continualdebate worldwide. This book presents a detailed description ofthe debate as well as a critical analysis of the most salientaspects of euthanasia practice in the Netherlands. The authorsargue that euthanasia should be understood within a historicalcontext as a protest against medical power. The book exploresmany of the arguments about the Dutch “experiment” thatare relevant to other countries currently considering legislationin this area.

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Henk ten Have is based at UNESCO in Paris.

Jos Welie is an associate professor at the Center for Health Policy and Ethics at Creighton University, Nebraska.

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9780335217564: Death and Medical Power

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ISBN 10:  0335217567 ISBN 13:  9780335217564
Casa editrice: Open University Press, 2005
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