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Finding the fountain of youth : the science and controversy behind extending life and cheating death / Aharon W. Zorea

Author
Zorea, Aharon W.
Published
Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2017]
Physical Description
xii, 389 pages ; 26 cm

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Contents
Myth, magic, and folklore : immortality in the eras before science -- Changes in religious faith and the rise of anti-aging science -- Enlightened aging -- Anti-aging in the industrial age -- Anti-aging in the twenty-first century : from theory to practice -- What is life, that we may extend it? -- What is death, that we might delay it? -- What makes us look younger? -- What makes us feel younger? -- What kills us (and how can we escape)? -- What can we do now to extend our life without a prescription? -- What can we do now to extend our life with a prescription and future technology?
Summary
"Separating truth from hype, this book introduces readers to the topic of life extension in a holistic manner that provides scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives. • Examines the topic of extending human life in a holistic, unbiased manner, exploring the subject from a variety of perspectives and contexts. • Provides readers with additional insights into current controversies and debates related to the subject. • Includes sidebars that offer additional high-interest, ready-reference content as well as a list of resources, a bibliography, and an index"
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ISBN
9781440837982 (hardcopy ; acid-free paper)
1440837988 (hardcopy ; acid-free paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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