Finding the Fountain of Youth
eBook - ePub

Finding the Fountain of Youth

The Science and Controversy behind Extending Life and Cheating Death

  1. 408 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Finding the Fountain of Youth

The Science and Controversy behind Extending Life and Cheating Death

About this book

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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Information

Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9781440837982
eBook ISBN
9798216084686
Edition
1
Topic
Psychologie
Subtopic
Geriatrie

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. SECTION ONE: The History of Antiaging from Myth to Modern Science: A Chronological History of an Idea
  9. SECTION TWO: Modern Paths to the Fountain of Youth: A Topical Approach to the Practice of Antiaging
  10. SECTION THREE: Views from the Experts: An Anthology of Views on the Implications of a Successful Antiaging Movement from a Spectrum of Disciplines
  11. References for Further Reading
  12. About the Author and Contributors
  13. Index