The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging Contributor(s): Olshansky, S. Jay (Author), Carnes, Bruce a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393323277 ISBN-13: 9780393323276 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2002 Annotation: For readers interested in longevity, the authors explain the real science of aging and show which treatments offer real hope and which are a waste of money and time. Click for more in this series: Science at the Frontiers of Aging |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Later Years - Medical | Geriatrics |
Dewey: 612.68 |
Series: Science at the Frontiers of Aging |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.32" W x 7.42" L (0.48 lbs) 258 pages |
Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
Features: Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Life-span Truth Will Set You Free from Age-old Worries, announced the Chicago Tribune upon the first publication of this book. The New England Journal of Medicine confirmed, For readers interested in aging and longevity, this small book clearly explains the major concepts...extremely enjoyable to read. From NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw to Scientific American to the New York Times, S. Jay Olshansky and Bruce A. Carnes have stirred up controversy and brought clarity to an issue often muddled by exaggeration and pseudoscience. Medical science has uncovered a host of answers to the problems of aging, but many of the most exciting discoveries are buried in scientific journals or overshadowed by popular quick-fix treatments. The Quest for Immortality explains the real science of aging and shows which treatments offered by today's multi-billion-dollar anti-aging industries offer real hope, and which are a waste of money and time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Olshansky, S. Jay: - S. Jay Olshansky, University of Illinois, Chicago, is a pioneering researcher in the field of biodemography. |
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