A History of Ideas About the Prolongation of Life (Classics in Longevity and Aging)
Language: English
Published by Springer Publishing Company, New York, 2003
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
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Soft-cover first printing in cream wraps has minor wear to front edge, slight crease to bottom front corner, tight, bright, and unmarked. Originally published 1966. A solid copy, not ex-library.
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- Title
- A History of Ideas About the Prolongation of Life (Classics in Longevity and Aging)
- Author
- Gruman MD PhD, Gerald
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing Company, New York
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0826118755
- ISBN 13
- 9780826118752
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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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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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