Entry:

Barnett, Larry D., Legal Construct, Social Concept: A Macrosociological Perspective on Law. New York: Aldine De Gruyter, 1993.


Abstract:

Whites and persons 18-45 years old are the most consistent supporters of legalizing euthanasia. As the 18-45 year-old cohort ages, overall support for legalizing euthanasia will increase.

GSS Years:

1991

Other Data Sets:

Gallup 1935-71

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
LETDIE1

ALLOW INCURABLE PATIENTS TO DIE

AGE

AGE OF RESPONDENT

EDUC

HIGHEST YEAR OF SCHOOL COMPLETED

DEGREE

RS HIGHEST DEGREE

INCOME

TOTAL FAMILY INCOME

MARITAL

MARITAL STATUS

RACE

RACE OF RESPONDENT

REGION

REGION OF INTERVIEW

PRESTIGE

RS OCCUPATIONAL PRESTIGE SCORE (1970)

RELIG

RS RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE

SEX

RESPONDENTS SEX