Entry:

Magnusson, Roger S., “The Sanctity of Life and the Right to Die: Social and Jurisprudential Aspects of the Euthanasia Debate in Australia and the United States,” Pacific Rim Law and Policy Journal, 6 (January, 1997), 1ff.


Abstract:

Australian discussion of right to die legislation generally focuses on “active voluntary euthanasia” while American discussion is centered on physician-assisted suicide. In both countries, laws have been evolving to cater to increased public support for and interest in such legislation.

GSS Years:

1977-1988

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
RELITEN

STRENGTH OF AFFILIATION

LETDIE1

ALLOW INCURABLE PATIENTS TO DIE