Immortality: How Science Is Extending Your Life Span--And Changing the World (Paperback)
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| Author: Ben Bova |
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Publish Date: 4/10/2007
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 8.25H x 5.25L x 1T
Pages:
304
Age Range:
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| A fascinating, clear-voiced investigation into the ways in which human longevity is being increased, written by the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than 90 novels and works of nonfiction. |
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From the Publisher:
Today's scientists are very close to a greater understanding of the biochemical processes that cause aging and dying; with this knowledge, we may be able to interfere with these processes and, so live for several centuries in youth and health. As incredible as this sounds, the probability is very high that many people alive today may continue to be alive for a very, very long time. This longevity will obviously have profound effects on every aspect of our society. Dr. Benjamin Bova, writer of science fiction and science fact, discusses the science, the practical issues, and the ethics of immortality. |
Author Bio
Ben Bova
Ben Bova's contributions to the world of science fiction are twofold: First, he is an accomplished, award-winning author, and second, his is an editor whose work was instrumental in moving science fiction out of the "pulp" ghetto and into the mainstream. Ben Bova began writing fiction in his teens, though his first novel did not appear until 1959. He graduated from Temple University in 1954 with a B.S., then worked as a newspaper editor until 1956, when he became a technical writer. He then worked in a variety of science-oriented jobs before being appointed to succeed the legendary John W. Campbell as editor of the influential science fiction magazine "Analog" in 1971. In 1978, Bova moved on to "Omni", where he was editorial director. As an author, Bova's Kinsman series is one of the most well known in all of science fiction. As an editor, in addition to winning the Hugo Award for six of the eight years he edited "Analog", his editorial ideas significantly shaped the way that science fiction came to be perceived. As well as his science fiction achievements, he is a former president of the National Space Society, a frequent science and technical expert on the "CBS Morning News", a popular lecturer, and a scientific consultant for the film industry.
