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Can We Live Forever?: A Sociological and Moral Inquiry
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Can We Live Forever?: A Sociological and Moral Inquiry
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Bryan S. Turner
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| Series | Tracts for Our Times |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:174 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781843317944
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| Classifications | Dewey:305.260112 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Anthem Press
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| Imprint |
Anthem Press
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| Publication Date |
1 July 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
'Can We Live Forever?' addresses the modern debate about the Life Extension Project, the by-product of revolutionary developments (actual and predicted) in bio-medicine, transplantation, cosmetic surgery, genetic counselling, stem cell research, cryonics, cloning and so forth, which cumulatively promise to deliver eternal life-or at least 'prolongevity'.
Author Biography
Bryan S. Turner is the Alona Evans Distinguished Visiting Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College, USA.
Reviews'The range and depth of Bryan Turner's writing is of international renown and in 'Can We Live Forever?' he attempts to provide both a sociological analysis of life extension and an unpacking of the moral and ethical implications of the technological advances that promise 'immortality'. [...] It makes fascinating reading.' -'Sociology of Health & Illness'
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