Finding the Fountain of Youth: The Science and Controversy behind Extending Life and Cheating Death

Separating truth from hype, this book introduces readers to the topic of life extension in a holistic manner that provides scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives. * Examines the topic of extending human life in a holistic, unbiased manner, exploring the subject from a variety of perspectives and contexts * Provides readers with additional insights into current controversies and debates related to the subject * Includes sidebars that offer additional high-interest, ready-reference content as well as a list of resources, a bibliography, and an index