Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2016-03-21 Public domain in the USA. 388 Metchnikoff, Elie 1845 1916 Мечников, Илья Ильич Metchnikoff, Élie Mitchell, P. Chalmers (Peter Chalmers), Sir 1864 1945 Mitchell, Peter Chalmers, Sir 08012571 Essais optimistes. English The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies 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) "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 ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Hygiene Longevity Aging Older people -- Social conditions QP RA Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Health & Medicine Category: Old Age & the Elderly 790829 2025-07-20T14:14:16.354475 text/html 762842 2024-10-23T00:12:56 text/html 937155 2025-07-20T14:14:27.638431 application/epub+zip 944452 2025-07-20T14:14:18.530470 application/epub+zip 349346 2025-07-20T14:14:17.417475 application/epub+zip 1181319 2025-07-20T14:14:33.836350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1122876 2025-07-20T14:14:26.407387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531445 2022-09-23T13:05:50.297051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632357 2025-07-20T14:14:14.748458 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 612314 2024-10-23T00:12:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19231 2025-07-20T14:14:33.993356 application/rdf+xml 23604 2025-07-20T14:14:17.597433 image/jpeg 2352 2025-07-20T14:14:17.509417 image/jpeg 852888 2025-07-20T14:14:16.462466 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia