Euthanasia
An Introduction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10229059 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John C Brigham (0000-0002-8435-4636, Florida State University, corresponding author), Jeffrey E Pfeifer (0000-0001-8793-9261, University of Regina) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 1-11 |
| Publication date | 1996-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Issues (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4537 • E-ISSN: 1540-4560 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1996.tb01564.x |
| OpenAlex | W2070511965 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 6 |
It has been argued that euthanasia is one of the most pressing social concerns of our times. A review of current scientific and legal materials, however, indicates that this issue is a complex and contentious one that crosses numerous perspectives and theoretical orientations. In order to provide background for the other articles in this collection, we present a brief history of attitudes toward euthanasia. In addition, various terms that are associated with the concept of euthanasia are defined. Finally, this paper provides a framework for the articles that follow by suggesting that three central issues must be addressed in order resolve the controversies surrounding euthanasia. These are (I) the establishment of standardized criteria of euthanasia eligibility, (2) the investigation of public attitudes regarding acceptable means for engaging in euthanasia, and (3) the evaluation of the roles of professionals who are directly involved in euthanasia decisions. We hope that the following articles will provide insight into these issues
Business · Engineering ethics · Order (exchange · Political science · Sociology · Engineering · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Law · Medicine · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies
Behavioral Science and the End of Life
Romanian Diasporic Facebook Groups as Public Spheres
An Expanded Typology of Suicide, Assisted Suicide, and Euthanasia
Public attitudes toward euthanasia and suicide for terminally ill persons
Holocaust survivors' perspectives on the euthanasia debate
My Parent's Dignified Death is Different from Mine
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,21 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2018 (21) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |