Buy this book on-line Olshansky, S. Jay; Carnes, Bruce A : Quest for Immortality, The : Science at the Frontiers of AgingW. W. Norton & Company, New York, 2001 ISBN 0393048365
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An in-depth discussion on the facts and science of aging and the attempts to postpone it or to increase longevity by using biology, gene therapy, drugs, nutrition, exercise, and countless remedies and potions. Authors cut through the myths and pseudoscience to present the hard facts and what is, or is not, feasible within the bounds of today's science. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains aging tables, indexed, 254pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Olshansky, S. Jay; Carnes, Bruce A : Quest for Immortality, The : Science at the Frontiers of Aging. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, used books, fine bindings, livres rares and livres anciens. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |