On Centenarians And The Duration Of The Human Race: A Fresh And Authentic Enquiry, With Historical Notes, Criticisms, And Speculations (1899)
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ISBN10: 116559367X
ISBN13: 9781165593675
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165593675
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On Centenarians And The Duration Of The Human Race is a book written by Thomas Emley Young in 1899. The book is a comprehensive investigation on the topic of centenarians and the potential for the human race to live longer. Young provides a fresh and authentic enquiry into the subject, utilizing historical notes, criticisms, and speculations to support his findings.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the topic. Young begins by examining the history of centenarians, discussing the various individuals throughout history who have lived to be over 100 years old. He then moves on to discuss the potential factors that contribute to longevity, such as genetics, lifestyle, and environment.Throughout the book, Young also provides a critical analysis of the existing research on the topic, pointing out flaws and limitations in previous studies. He also offers his own speculations on the future of the human race, discussing the potential for advancements in medicine and technology to increase lifespan.Overall, On Centenarians And The Duration Of The Human Race is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive exploration of the topic of longevity. Young's fresh perspective and critical analysis make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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