A history of ideas about the prolongation of life:
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1. Verfasser: Gruman, Gerald J., (Gerald Joseph) (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Springer Pub. Co. ©2003
Schriftenreihe:Classics in longevity and aging series
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Beschreibung:Originally published: Philadelphia : American Philosophical Society, 1966. - Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002
"Bibliography": pages 199-212
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- Apologism -- Prolongevity Legends -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Theory -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Practice -- The Alchemists -- The Hygienists -- The Philosophes -- Epilogue -- Index
Dr. Gruman's book examines the quest for longevity and immortality up to the year 1800. He presents multicultural perspectives and attitudes as depicted in Islamic and Chinese societies as well as in Western Civilization. This scholarly work contributes to our understanding of the origins of medicine, personal hygiene and public health as well as the underlying psychological and social determinants of longevity and humanity's longing for its attainment
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 221 pages)
ISBN:0826118747
0826118755
9780826118745
9780826118752

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