The Right to Die Debate

A Documentary History

Marjorie B. Zucker

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Greenwood Press
30 October 1999

Social & cultural history; Ethics & moral philosophy; Ethical issues: euthanasia & right to die; Human rights

Series: Primary Documents in American History and Contemporary Issues

Rapid changes in medical care and in society's attitudes about death have made the right-to-die debate a timely topic, but its roots can be traced back to the founding of this country. High school and college students can explore the history of this debate through this unique collection of primary documents. Government reports, court cases, statements from religious groups, and many other contributions provide a thorough examination of the arguments for and against allowing people to make their own decisions about how and when they die. An explanatory introduction precedes each document to aid the user in understanding the various arguments that have been put forth in this debate, encouraging consideration of all sides when drawing conclusions.

Such issues as attitudes toward death, mercy killings, euthanasia, the development of living wills, and advance directives are explored in detail and are traced back to their early roots. Each of the volume's six parts examines a different subject within the debate and provides records ranging from the high profile court cases of Karen Quinlan and Nancy Cruzan to samples of living wills to a statement from Pope Pius II. Zucker presents the reader with a variety of ideas from many different people, including doctors, patients, religious leaders, and government officials, and presents a broad range of perspectives that will be a welcome resource for students wishing to explore this highly emotional topic from as many different angles as possible.

By: Marjorie B. Zucker
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9780313305221
ISBN 10: 0313305226
Series: Primary Documents in American History and Contemporary Issues
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 30 October 1999
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Death and How We Face It Some Literature about Death Definitions of Death Medical Advances, Care of the Dying, and the Euthanasia Movement before 1952 Death in the Nineteenth Century Mortality, 1900-1950 The Early Euthanasia Movement Mercy Killings Changes in Medical Care and the Way We Die: The Euthanasia Movement, 1953-1965 Changes in Medical Care and Their Impact on the End of Life Euthanasia Advance Directives: Their Legalization and Implementation The Original Living Will Statements in Support of Patient's Rights Legalizing the Living Will Medical Power of Attorney: Health Care Agent Appointed by the Patient Laws That Permit Heath Care Decisions to Be Made by a Surrogate Who Was Not Appointed by the Patient Limitations of Advance Directives Federal Law Relating to Advance Directives Culture and Religious Responses to Advance Directives Attempts to Increase the Number of Completed Advance Directives Responses of Physicians to Advance Directives Cost Savings Do Not Resucitate (DNR) orders The Role of the Courts in End-of-Life Decision Making The Right to Die of Patients with Capacity The Right to Die of Patients Who Have Lost Capacity Artificial Nutrition and Hydration The U.S. Supreme Court Decision in the Case of Nancy Cruzan The Right to Die of Patients Who Were Never Competent: Medical Futility What If the Health Care Facility Does Not Follow the Patient's Wishes to Terminate Care? Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Palliative Care Index

MARJORIE B. ZUCKER, a former Professor of Pathology at New York University Medical Center, now works at Partnership For Caring (formerly Choice in Dying).

Reviews for The Right to Die Debate: A Documentary History

""Marjorie Zucker has made a significant contribution by assembling the principal documents that have defined the end-of-life debate during the 20th century. This historical survey of opposing opinions invites discerning minds to engage continuing discussions of the issues with knowledge and perspective. The right to die' debate will continue to claim the passion and attention of the 21st century.""-Walter J. Smith President and CEO, The HealthCare Chaplaincy New York, New York ""The Right-to-Die Debate: A Documentary History is an invaluable reference for anyone working in the fields of bioethics and end-of-life care -- and for any student of social change. This collection of papers at once chronicles sentinel events in the contemporary history of this important social issue and allows readers to sample the tone and color of this ongoing debate.""-Ira Byock, MD Director of Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ""This well balanced compilation of primary documents on the so-called right to die debate makes an invaluable contribution to bioethics and policy studies as well as to American history. Ideas and feelings about death and dying are not static; they reveal their nuances only when they can be studied in different idioms at different times. In this volume, the elusive quest to discover a good death' and to fulfill our moral duties comes alive in a chorus of many voices.""-Bruce Jennings Executive Vice President, The Hastings Center ?[A] very popular book....Zucker has done a real service for those interested in the debate by pulling together so many documents relating to the right-to-die debate.?-Ethics & Medicine ?The right to die is an often-assigned topic for school essays, debates, and panel discussions. This volume, therefore, would be quite useful in school libraries. It covers every imaginable aspect of the issue, and its presentation is balanced, presenting all sides...With the increased interest in document-based questions on state and standardized tests, this book offers an added attraction for teachers....Recommended?-The Book Report ?This book is an impressive and valuable collection that never promotes a particular position on the issues. The Right to Die Debater is recommended for high school, college, and public libraries.?-ARBA ""�A� very popular book....Zucker has done a real service for those interested in the debate by pulling together so many documents relating to the right-to-die debate.""-Ethics & Medicine ""[A] very popular book....Zucker has done a real service for those interested in the debate by pulling together so many documents relating to the right-to-die debate.""-Ethics & Medicine ""This book is an impressive and valuable collection that never promotes a particular position on the issues. The Right to Die Debater is recommended for high school, college, and public libraries.""-ARBA ""The right to die is an often-assigned topic for school essays, debates, and panel discussions. This volume, therefore, would be quite useful in school libraries. It covers every imaginable aspect of the issue, and its presentation is balanced, presenting all sides...With the increased interest in document-based questions on state and standardized tests, this book offers an added attraction for teachers....Recommended""-The Book Report