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Immortality: How Science Is Extending Your Life Span and Changing the World Paperback - 2000
by Bova, Ben
- New
- Paperback
A fascinating, clear-voiced investigation into the ways in which human longevity is being increased, written by the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than 90 novels and works of nonfiction.
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- Title Immortality: How Science Is Extending Your Life Span and Changing the World
- Author Bova, Ben
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Printing
- Condition New
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Avon Books, Dresden, Tennessee, U.S.A.
- Date 2000
- Features Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # x-0380793180
- ISBN 9780380793181 / 0380793180
- Weight 0.89 lbs (0.40 kg)
- Dimensions 8.54 x 5.62 x 0.78 in (21.69 x 14.27 x 1.98 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 98003950
- Dewey Decimal Code 612.68
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First line
From the rear cover
Dr. Bova guides readers through worldwide research into the biochemical processes that cause aging and death, and shows what scientists are discovering about stopping, perhaps even reversing them. With crystal-clear prose, Dr. Bova explains how science could maintain the youth and vigor of a fifty-year-old indefinitely and the consequences for marriage and family ties. He also offers provocative thoughts on the tumultuous societal consequences of such biomedical breakthroughs, as greatly extended life spans and virtual immortality transform institutions like Medicare, Social Security, pension plans, life insurance, even the very foundations of work and retirement. Here is a compelling, startling, understandable, and vitally important study of humankind's greatest challenge -- and most tantalizing opportunity.