Description |
xiii, 251 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-235) and index. |
Contents |
Humankind's eternal quest for the fountain of youth -- How science & technology will increase lifespan -- Mother nature and the longevity revolution -- The longevity divide : does living longer mean living better? -- The changing face of family -- The financial implications of longevity -- The afterlife vs. a longer life : religion in the age of longevity -- Leadership for a longer-lived world. |
Summary |
Discusses the social, technological, and spiritual changes that may occur due to the longer average human lifespan, providing a comprehensive understanding of how life-extending discoveries will affect the world. |
Subject |
Longevity.
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Life spans (Biology)
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Social change.
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Added Title |
One hundred plus |
ISBN |
9780465019663 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0465019668 hardcover alkaline paper |
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