A History of Ideas About the Prolongation of Life

A History of Ideas About the Prolongation of Life
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Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 0826118755
ISBN-13 : 9780826118752
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Book Synopsis A History of Ideas About the Prolongation of Life by : Gerald Joseph Gruman

Download or read book A History of Ideas About the Prolongation of Life written by Gerald Joseph Gruman and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-02-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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