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Turner, Bryan S.

Can we live forever? a sociological and moral inquiry / [electronic resource] : Bryan S. Turner. - London ; New York, NY : Anthem Press, ©2009. - 1 online resource (162 pages). - Tracts for our times . - Tracts for our times (London, England) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Longevity and the population debate -- The social utopia of human perfection -- Ancient and modern techniques of longevity -- The political economy of ageing -- The moral and spiritual character of old age -- Vulnerability and the ethic of care -- Towards a new paradigm of ageing -- The aesthetics of ageing.

An enlightening look into the medical, cultural, religious and philosophical implications of life extension.

ISBN: 9781843318064 1843318067 9780857286796 085728679X

Source: 22573/ctt1gwxh4r JSTOR

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015737216 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Aging--Social aspects.
Longevity--Social aspects.
Longevity--Moral and ethical aspects.
Longevity--ethics.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Gerontology.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Aging.
Aging--Social aspects.
Longevity--Moral and ethical aspects.
Longevity--Social aspects.
Altern.
Langlebigkeit.
Ethik.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: HQ1061 / .T87 2009eb

Dewey Class. No.: 305.2601/12

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2009 K-411 WT 116 / T944c 2009