Human Longevity: Its Facts and Its Fictions, Including an Inquiry Into Some of the More Remarkable Instances, and Suggestions for Testing Reputed Cases, Illustrated by Examples (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William J. Thoms

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265210259 ISBN 13: 9780265210253

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Challenging the myths of extreme longevity with careful, evidence-based scrutiny.

This nonfiction exploration examines famous claims of exceptional longevity through a plain, careful lens. It weighs celebrated cases against solid proof, separating wishful thinking from verifiable fact. The book frames a challenging question with a steady approach, asking readers to consider what truly supports a life beyond the century mark.

• Learn how investigators assess longevity claims, from birth records to contemporary reports.
• See how evidence is weighed, disputed, and tested in the search for reliable ages.
• Discover the kinds of errors and credulity that can cloud popular beliefs about long life.
• Follow a historical thread that traces debates, tests, and the limits of human lifespan.

Ideal for readers curious about the science of aging, skeptical about sensational claims, and interested in how truth is pursued in physiological and social questions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265210259
• ISBN 13: 9780265210253
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 370