02547nam 22005894a 450 991045386720332120200520144314.01-281-90792-897866119079210-8261-1874-7(CKB)1000000000706113(EBL)423545(OCoLC)476263513(SSID)ssj0000172093(PQKBManifestationID)11171028(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000172093(PQKBWorkID)10151037(PQKB)10377997(MiAaPQ)EBC423545(Au-PeEL)EBL423545(CaPaEBR)ebr10265539(CaONFJC)MIL190792(EXLCZ)99100000000070611320020911d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrA history of ideas about the prolongation of life[electronic resource] /Gerald J. GrumanNew York Springer Pub. Co.c20031 online resource (239 p.)Classics in longevity and aging seriesOriginally published: Philadelphia : American Philosophical Society, 1966.0-8261-1875-5 "Bibliography": p. 199-212.Includes bibliographical references and index.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; IndexDr. 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.Classics in longevity and aging series.LongevityHistoryElectronic books.LongevityHistory.612.6/8Gruman Gerald J(Gerald Joseph),1926-979290MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910453867203321A history of ideas about the prolongation of life2232427UNINA