The Science of Living Longer: Developments in Life Extension Technology

Ph.D, Gini Graham Scott JD

ISBN 10: 1440857148 / ISBN 13: 9781440857140

Published by Praeger, 2017

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pp. 190 1st edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Living Longer: Developments in Life Extension Technology
• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440857148
• ISBN 13: 9781440857140
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This thought-provoking book looks at humanity's quest for immortality and examines the latest research on extending one's life and possibly living forever, presenting an overview of technological innovations such as cryonics, cell rejuvenation, organ transplants, using an exoskeleton, and brain transplants.

With the seemingly limitless potential of 21st-century technology, the chance of human immortality being an actual possibility rather than a science fiction concept is tantalizingly close. And with this increased possibility of achieving immortality, a growing community of people interested in immortality has formed worldwide. Organizations dedicated to great extension of human life now exist, focusing on technologies that reverse the damage caused by aging, transfer human consciousness to an artificial body, or cryogenically freeze those who hope to be brought back to life when technology to revive the body without cellular damage is developed.

The Science of Living Longer: Developments in Life Extension Technology provides a fascinating look at the current state of the scientific research on how people can live significantly longer―and possibly even forever. The book begins with an introductory section on the historical efforts to achieve immortality in Western and other cultures. Following chapters investigate different strands of research toward the common objective of achieving a longer life or even immortality. Other chapters address topics such as the health, wellness, and fitness movement designed to help individuals live longer; the biological methods―such as cell rejuvenation―designed to defeat aging; and the use of technology to provide an exoskeleton as body parts age or to download the brain into a computer or other body. Each chapter also suggests steps an individual can take to live longer, too.

About the Author

Gini Graham Scott is a professional writer with over 40 books to her credit including Homicide by the Rich and Famous: A Century of Prominent Killers, (Praeger, 2005), Disagreements, Disputes, and All Out War, and A Survival Guide for Working with Humans, among others.