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A history of ideas about the prolongation of life [[electronic resource] /] / Gerald J. Gruman



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Autore: Gruman Gerald J (Gerald Joseph), <1926-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: A history of ideas about the prolongation of life [[electronic resource] /] / Gerald J. Gruman Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2003
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (239 p.)
Disciplina: 612.6/8
Soggetto topico: Longevity - History
Note generali: Originally published: Philadelphia : American Philosophical Society, 1966.
Nota di bibliografia: "Bibliography": p. 199-212.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: 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
Sommario/riassunto: 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.
Titolo autorizzato: A history of ideas about the prolongation of life  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-281-90792-8
9786611907921
0-8261-1874-7
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910782659003321
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Serie: Classics in longevity and aging series.