A history of ideas about the prolongation of life / Gerald J. Gruman.

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Gruman, Gerald J. (Gerald Joseph), 1926-2007

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9780826118745
0826118747
1281907928
9781281907929
9786611907921
6611907920

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: History of ideas about the prolongation of life.DDC classification:

612.6/8 21

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QP85 .G75 2003

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2003 F-588
WT 116

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Contents:

Introduction -- Apologism -- Prolongevity Legends -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Theory -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Practice -- The Alchemists -- The Hygienists -- The Philosophes -- Epilogue -- Index.

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Summary: 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.

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"Bibliography": pages 199-212

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Apologism -- Prolongevity Legends -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Theory -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Practice -- The Alchemists -- The Hygienists -- The Philosophes -- Epilogue -- Index.

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.

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