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Autore |
Gruman Gerald J (Gerald Joseph), <1926-> |
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Titolo |
A history of ideas about the prolongation of life [[electronic resource] /] / Gerald J. Gruman |
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New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2003 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-90792-8 |
9786611907921 |
0-8261-1874-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (239 p.) |
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Collana |
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Classics in longevity and aging series |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Longevity - History |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Originally published: Philadelphia : American Philosophical Society, 1966. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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"Bibliography": p. 199-212. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Preface; Foreword; Acknowledgments; I. Introduction; II. Apologism; III. Prolongevity Legends; IV. Taoist Prolongevitism in Theory; V. Taoist Prolongevitism in Practice; VI. The Alchemists; VII. The Hygienists; VIII. The Philosophes; IX. Epilogue; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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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