From death to immortality
Subtitle: can science take us there? : learn the art of living long
By: Ananda Murti Vemuri
Publisher: Infinity Pub
Published: 2008
Place of publication: West Conshohocken, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 418
ISBN-13: 9780741445254
Subjects: Longevity; Aging; Life expectancy
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Analysis of aging ; Theories of aging ; Some suggested solutions; title: Quest for immortality: Ancient aspirations ; Contemporary opinion ; Fear of death ; Is immortality possible?; title: How to think about aging with facts and figures: Average & maximum life span concepts ; Patterns of survival curves ; Controversy among demographers; title: Mystery of aging: Theoretical framework ; Biological clock ; Speculations on the basis of aging; title: An interlude: Theories of evolution ; The story of the incredible cell ; The story of DNA; title: Battles to beat aging: State of the theories based on evolution ; State of theories based on molecular biology ; Replacement of body parts ; Esoteric phenomena; title: Appraisal of anti-aging theories; title: Consequences of longer life: Demographic projects for USA ; Aggravation of the problems by longevity recipes ; Can our ecological-system sustain ; Possible solutions; title: The role of diet in longevity planning: Elements of nutrition theory ; Varieties of diet; title: benefits of vegetarianism ; How to plan your diets; title: Prospects for life extension: The controversy ; Demographic scenario in perspective; title: Intimations of immortality: Break with tradition; title: beginnings of integral approach ; The art of living long: Right food ; Right physical culture ; Right mental discipline ; Right choices Conclusionion: The contradictions in aging research ; Reconciliation of Darwinism with religion ; Need for religion ; The great transition.