History of Ideas about the Prolongation of Life.
Title:
History of Ideas about the Prolongation of Life.
Author:
Gruman, Gerald.
ISBN:
9780826118745
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (239 pages)
Series:
Classics in Longevity and Aging
Contents:
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 -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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