Summary
In a narrative that combines the intensely personal with social, economic, and historical analysis, Jacoby turns an unsparing eye on the marketers of longevity--pharmaceutical companies, lifestyle gurus, and scientific businessmen who suggest that there will soon be a "cure" for the "disease" of agi... Full description
Summary: |
In a narrative that combines the intensely personal with social, economic, and historical analysis, Jacoby turns an unsparing eye on the marketers of longevity--pharmaceutical companies, lifestyle gurus, and scientific businessmen who suggest that there will soon be a "cure" for the "disease" of aging. |
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Physical Description: |
xiii, 332 p. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-314) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780307377944 (hbk.) 0307377946 (hbk.) |
Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |