| Description |
vi, 278 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
1. Beginnings and endings -- Interlude 1 : A brief history of death and damnation -- 2. The changing face of death -- Interlude 2 : The meaning of death -- 3. Kicking the bucket -- Interlude 3 : The search for immortality -- 4. Death is falling apart -- Interlude 4 : The immortals of Luggnagg -- 5. Losing your marbles -- Interlude 5 : The mortal soul -- 6. Digital self -- Interlude 6 : The fear of death -- 7. Cellular death -- Interlude 7 : When do we become old? -- 8. Aging -- Interlude 8 : Should death be resisted? -- 9. Immortality -- Postscript : And how should we die? -- References -- Index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-269) and index |
| Subject |
Death (Biology)
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| LC no. |
2009417731 |
| ISBN |
0230517579 hardback |
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9780230517578 hardback |
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