安楽死小史<br>A Concise History of Euthanasia : Life, Death, God and Medicine (Critical Issues in History)

安楽死小史
A Concise History of Euthanasia : Life, Death, God and Medicine (Critical Issues in History)

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  • 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 163 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780742531109
  • DDC分類 179.7

基本説明

古代ギリシャから現代のアメリカに至る安楽死の歴史を、著名な歴史家が纏めた小著。尊厳死や安楽死、慈悲殺などを巡る論争の歴史的起源を理解するために必携の好著。
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2005. In this first book to explore the history of euthanasia worldwide since classical antiquity, distinguished historian Ian Dowbiggin exposes the many disturbing themes that link present and past in the concept of the right to die.

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This deeply informed history traces the controversial record of mercy-killing, a source of heated debate among doctors and laypeople alike. Dowbiggin examines evolving opinions about what constitutes a good death, taking into account the societal and religious values placed on sin, suffering, resignation, judgment, penance, and redemption. He also examines the bitter struggle between those who stress a right to compassionate and effective end-of-life care, and those who define human life in terms of either biological criteria, utilitarian standards, a faith in science, humane medical treatment, the principle of personal autonomy, or individual human rights. Considering both the influence of technological and behavioral changes in the practice of medicine and the public's surprising lack of awareness of death's many clinical and biological dimensions, this book raises profound personal and collective questions on the future of euthanasia.