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LoC No.: 08012571
Uniform Title: Essais optimistes. English
Title: The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies
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Summary: "The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies" by Élie Metchnikoff is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the complexities of human aging and the prospects for extending human life, exploring the biological mechanisms behind senescence and proposing ideas to combat its negative effects. Metchnikoff, a prominent biologist and sub-director at the Pasteur Institute, argues for an optimistic view of aging, emphasizing the potential for modern science to improve longevity and overall health. The opening of the work introduces Metchnikoff's reflections on the nature of old age and its societal implications, highlighting a history of humanity's struggle with pessimism regarding aging and death. He observes various attitudes toward the elderly, ranging from cultural practices of violence against the old in some societies to the indifference and neglect often exhibited in more developed nations. He sets forth an argument for addressing the existential issues surrounding old age through scientific inquiry and preventive measures, suggesting that many degenerative processes are results of external factors that can be mitigated. The foundation of his theories indicates a hope for future generations to potentially achieve longer, healthier lives by tackling the root causes of aging through rational hygiene and dietary changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Metchnikoff, Elie, 1845-1916
Editor: Mitchell, P. Chalmers (Peter Chalmers), Sir, 1864-1945
EBook No.: 51521
Published: Mar 21, 2016
Downloads: 376
Language: English
Subject: Hygiene
Subject: Longevity
Subject: Aging
Subject: Older people -- Social conditions
LoCC: Science: Physiology
LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08012571
Uniform Title: Essais optimistes. English
Title: The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies" by Élie Metchnikoff is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the complexities of human aging and the prospects for extending human life, exploring the biological mechanisms behind senescence and proposing ideas to combat its negative effects. Metchnikoff, a prominent biologist and sub-director at the Pasteur Institute, argues for an optimistic view of aging, emphasizing the potential for modern science to improve longevity and overall health. The opening of the work introduces Metchnikoff's reflections on the nature of old age and its societal implications, highlighting a history of humanity's struggle with pessimism regarding aging and death. He observes various attitudes toward the elderly, ranging from cultural practices of violence against the old in some societies to the indifference and neglect often exhibited in more developed nations. He sets forth an argument for addressing the existential issues surrounding old age through scientific inquiry and preventive measures, suggesting that many degenerative processes are results of external factors that can be mitigated. The foundation of his theories indicates a hope for future generations to potentially achieve longer, healthier lives by tackling the root causes of aging through rational hygiene and dietary changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Metchnikoff, Elie, 1845-1916
Editor: Mitchell, P. Chalmers (Peter Chalmers), Sir, 1864-1945
EBook No.: 51521
Published: Mar 21, 2016
Downloads: 376
Language: English
Subject: Hygiene
Subject: Longevity
Subject: Aging
Subject: Older people -- Social conditions
LoCC: Science: Physiology
LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.