| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 221 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Classics in longevity and aging series
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Classics in longevity and aging series.
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| Note |
Originally published: Philadelphia : American Philosophical Society, 1966. |
| Bibliography |
"Bibliography": pages 199-212. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Apologism -- Prolongevity Legends -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Theory -- Taoist Prolongevitism in Practice -- The Alchemists -- The Hygienists -- The Philosophes -- Epilogue -- Index. |
| Summary |
Dr. Gruman's book examines the quest for longevity and immortality up to the year 1800. He presents multicultural perspectives and attitudes as depicted in Islamic and Chinese societies as well as in Western Civilization. This scholarly work contributes to our understanding of the origins of medicine, personal hygiene and public health as well as the underlying psychological and social determinants of longevity and humanity's longing for its attainment. |
| Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Longevity -- History.
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Longevity. |
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History. |
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Longevity. |
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Death. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gruman, Gerald J. (Gerald Joseph), 1926- History of ideas about the prolongation of life. New York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2003 (DLC) 2002030912 (OCoLC)50731295 |
| ISBN |
9780826118745 (electronic book) |
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0826118747 (electronic book) |
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0826118755 |
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9780826118752 |
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