A history of ideas about the prolongation of life / / Gerald J. Gruman
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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 / / Gerald J. Gruman
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| Pubblicazione: | New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2003 |
| Edizione: | First edition. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (239 pages) |
| 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 |
| ISBN: | 1-281-90792-8 |
| 9786611907921 | |
| 0-8261-1874-7 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910810996103321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Classics in longevity and aging series.