Rosenfeld (psychology, Fordham U.) summarizes, interprets and elaborates on the scientific research, case law, and social history in order to inform the future research and policy decisions concerning whether people have a legal right to determine how and when they die. Among topics he takes up are the legal status of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, the influence of depression and psychosocial factors on physician-assisted suicide, and experiences in the Netherlands and Oregon. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)