Title: Euthanasia : a reference handbook /
Authors: Roberts, Carolyn S., 1960-; Gorman, Martha, 1952-
Publisher: ABC-CLIO,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Euthanasia; Euthanasia
Abstract: "This comprehensive, up-to-date volume provides readers with an in-depth discussion of the origin and evolution of the concept and practice of euthanasia, from ancient times to the present. It provides a detailed chronology; biographical sketches of key figures; facts, statistics, documents, and quotations; a directory of organizations; extensive lists of print and nonprint resources, including World Wide Web sites; a glossary; and an index. Readers of all kinds - including students, academics, legal and medical practitioners, government officials, and general readers - will find this book an essential resource for research and informational reading on a rather complex topic."--Jacket.
Contents: Overview -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Facts, documents, and quotations -- Directory of organizations -- Selected print resources -- Selected nonprint resources -- Glossary.