The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging

by S.J.Olshansky (Author), Bruce A ( Senior Research Scientist Carnes (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $18.90

  Researchers in the field of biodemography at the U. of Chicago's Center on Aging overview the quest for the alchemy of prolongevity, and cull fact from hype regarding scientific advances toward living longer, healthier lives. A life table shows anticipated years of life remaining by age and gender

• New

  Paperback
  2002

  $21.49

  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.