The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging

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Bruce A. Carnes (University of Chicago) S. Jay Olshansky, Ph.D. (University of Illinois-Chicago)

The Quest for Immortality

Science at the Frontiers of Aging

Bruce A. Carnes (University of Chicago), S. Jay Olshansky, Ph.D. (University of Illinois-Chicago)

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WW Norton & Co
08 January 2010

Maturation & ageing; Genetics (non-medical); Cosmetics, hair & beauty

"""Life-span Truth Will Set You Free from Age-old Worries,"" announced the Chicago Tribune upon the first publication of this book. The New England Journal of Medicine confirmed, ""For readers interested in aging and longevity, this small book clearly explains the major concepts...extremely enjoyable to read."" From NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw to Scientific American to the New York Times, S. Jay Olshansky and Bruce A. Carnes have stirred up controversy and brought clarity to an issue often muddled by exaggeration and pseudoscience. Medical science has uncovered a host of answers to the problems of aging, but many of the most exciting discoveries are buried in scientific journals or overshadowed by popular quick-fix treatments. The Quest for Immortality explains the real science of aging and shows which treatments offered by today's multi-billion-dollar anti-aging industries offer real hope, and which are a waste of money and time."

By: Bruce A. Carnes (University of Chicago), S. Jay Olshansky, Ph.D. (University of Illinois-Chicago)
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 285g
ISBN: 9780393323276
ISBN 10: 0393323277
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 08 January 2010
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bruce A. Carnes, University of Chicago, is a pioneering researcher in the field of biodemography. S. Jay Olshansky, University of Illinois, Chicago, is a pioneering researcher in the field of biodemography.