Hemlock's Cup

Donald W. Cox

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Prometheus Books
01 April 1993

Ethics & moral philosophy; Ethical issues: euthanasia & right to die; Medical ethics & professional conduct

"""Mercy killing"", ""assisting a suicide"", ""planning your own death"" and ""euthanasia"" are once again high-profile issues. Recent popular referendums have sought to legalise doctor-assisted suicide, while best-selling books have been published about how to kill yourself. In short, Americans are searching for more control over their own mortality. ""Hemlock's Cup"" is the first history of the active euthanasia movement in America, as represented by its most visible proponent, the Hemlock Society. Donald W. Cox traces the growth of the society from its beginnings as a three-person cause to its current world-wide fame.

The work of Derek Humphrey, the society's founder, is reviewed and the publicity surrounding Dr Jack Kevorkian and his controversial ""suicide machine"" is discussed. Cox also addresses the Washington and California initiatives to legalise doctor-assisted suicide and the ethical questions they pose. He reflects on the impact of the Quinlan and Cruzan cases to establish the ""right to die"" for all Americans and he explores the reasons for the delays in enacting living-will laws in various states. In addition, Cox examines the significant connections among AIDS, abortion, and assisted suicide."

By: Donald W. Cox
Imprint: Prometheus Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9780879758080
ISBN 10: 0879758082
Pages: 311
Publication Date: 01 April 1993
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active