Mortal coil: a short history of living longer
This title explores the medical, scientific and philosophical theories behind the quest for the prolongation of human life. It was something that intrigued Francis Bacon and underpinned the scientific revolution, while ideas of perfectability and indefinite worldly progress fed directly into the spi...
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| Summary: | This title explores the medical, scientific and philosophical theories behind the quest for the prolongation of human life. It was something that intrigued Francis Bacon and underpinned the scientific revolution, while ideas of perfectability and indefinite worldly progress fed directly into the spirit of the Enlightenment. |
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | XII, 308 S. Ill. |
| ISBN: | 9780300117783 |
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List of Illustrations vii
Acknowledgements ix
Preface xi
Chapter 1 The History of Life and Death 1
Chapter 2 The Elixir of Life 42
Chapter 3 The Romantic Error 79
Chapter 4 From Regeneration to Degeneration 122
Chapter 5 A Brave New World 158
Chapter 6 This Immortal Coil 201
Notes 241
Bibliography 271
Index 290
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Contents
List of Illustrations vii
Acknowledgements ix
Preface xi
Chapter 1 The History of Life and Death 1
Chapter 2 The Elixir of Life 42
Chapter 3 The Romantic Error 79
Chapter 4 From Regeneration to Degeneration 122
Chapter 5 A Brave New World 158
Chapter 6 This Immortal Coil 201
Notes 241
Bibliography 271
Index 290 |
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