Coping with Methuselah [[electronic resource] ] : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors

• Pubblicazione: Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (313 p.)
• Disciplina: 304.6/45
• Soggetto topico: Longevity - Social aspects; Life expectancy - Social aspects; Old age - Social aspects; Medical technology - Social aspects
• Altri autori: AaronHenry J SchwartzWilliam B. <1922-2009.>
• Note generali: Papers presented at a conference held at the Brookings Institution, April 2002.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Inside Flap; Title Page; Copyright Information; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Impact of the Revolution in Biomedical Research on Life Expectancy by 2050; Our Uncertain Demographic Future; The Changing Face of Health Care; Labor Market Effects of Dramatic Longevity Improvement; The Impact of Major Improvements in Life Expectancy on the Financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; Ethical Aspects of Major Increases in Life Span and Life Expectancy; Increased Life Expectancy: A Global Perspective; Contributors; Index; Back Cover
• Titolo autorizzato: Coping with Methuselah
• ISBN: 0-8157-9630-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910783452003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II