How far should science extend the human lifespan? /

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[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Thompson, Tamara. Series: At issue. Health Published by : Greenhaven Press, (Detroit :) Physical details: 116 p. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Longevity. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 106-109) and index.

Life extension : an overview / Ker Than -- Aging is a disease that science should cure / Joel Garreau -- Life extension raises complex social issues / George Dvorsky -- Early intervention extends life and ensures health / S. Jay Olshansky ... [et al.] -- Longer lifespans could make people feel dissatisfied and less human / Ker Than -- Opposition to life extension is based on myths / João Pedro de Magalhães -- Extending the human lifespan is a moral imperative / George Dvorsky -- Life-extension technologies can be misused / Leon R. Kass -- Science should extend the human lifespan indefinitely / Aubrey de Grey -- Science would be wrong to extend life indefinitely / Diana Schaub -- Life extension widens the gap between rich and poor / Melissa Fusco.