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Finding the Fountain of Youth: The Science and Controversy behind Extending Life and Cheating Death

Finding the Fountain of Youth: The Science and Controversy behind Extending Life and Cheating Death

Zorea, Aharon

Hardcover

Medical ReferenceGeneral Alternative Health

ISBN10: 1440837988
ISBN13: 9781440837982
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: Apr 26 2017
Pages: 408
Weight: 2.29
Height: 1.20 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.10
Language: English

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.

While the story of 16th-century explorer Juan Ponce de León futilely searching for the Fountain of Youth is likely a myth, it is true that for many centuries, mankind has sought a cure for aging. Today, the anti-aging and longevity industry is a multibillion-dollar industry, and medical advances are continuing to find ways to add to our time on earth. Finding the Fountain of Youth: The Science and Controversy behind Extending Life and Cheating Death introduces readers to the topic of life extension in a holistic manner, examining the topic through scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives. It also highlights key medical and ethical controversies related to this particular area of gerontology and serves as a gateway for further research and study.

The book's chapters address the history of movements to remain youthful, from ancient times through the modern era; past medical advances that significantly extended the average lifespan; and our cultural obsession with staying young that has spawned the anti-aging industry. Readers will learn about basic principles of aging and anti-aging, as well as the science behind the methods--both proven and hypothetical--that serve to extend the lifespan. The final section of the book examines controversial issues and debates related to life extension, such as global overpopulation, length of life versus quality of life, and socioeconomic concerns.

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