Finding the fountain of youth :: the science and controversy behind extending life and cheating death /

This book addresses the history of movements to remain youthful, from ancient times through the modern era; past medical advances that extended the average lifespan; and our cultural obsession with "staying young." It covers basic principles of aging and anti-aging, as well as the science...

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1. Verfasser: Zorea, Aharon W. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2017]
Schriftenreihe:Gale virtual reference library.
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Zusammenfassung:This book addresses the history of movements to remain youthful, from ancient times through the modern era; past medical advances that extended the average lifespan; and our cultural obsession with "staying young." It covers basic principles of aging and anti-aging, as well as the science behind the methods, and examines controversial issues and debates related to life extension, such as global overpopulation, length of life vs. quality of life, and socioeconomic concerns.
Beschreibung:1 online resource.
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781440837999
1440837996
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