Title: Extending the human life span : social policy and social ethics /
Authors: Havighurst, Robert J. 1900-1991.; Neugarten, Bernice L., 1916-2001.; Havighurst, Robert J. 1900-1991.; Neugarten, Bernice L., 1916-2001.; University of Chicago.; National Science Foundation (U.S.).
Publisher: Committee on Human Development, University of Chicago ; for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.,
Year: 1977
Subjects: Gerontology United States Congresses.; Longevity Congresses; Social ethics Congresses.; Ethics; Life Expectancy; Public Policy; United States Social policy Congresses.
Contents: Perspectives on human longevity / Leonard Hayflick -- Prospects of lengthening life and vigor / Robert J. Havighurst and George A. Sacher -- Extension of the lifespan: a national goal? / James L. Goddard -- Extension of the active life: ethical issues / James M. Gustafson -- Treating aging: restructuring the human condition / H. Tristam Engelhardt, Jr. -- The aging society and the promise of human life / Warner A. Wick.