Description: Further DetailsTitle: Why We DieCondition: NewFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 03/19/2024Subtitle: The New Science of Ageing and LongevityISBN-10: 152936924XEAN: 9781529369243ISBN: 9781529369243Publisher: Hodder & StoughtonDescription: How can science help us live better and longer? A groundbreaking exploration of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024,A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER READ'Enthralling and packed with insights.' - BILL BRYSON'A must-read.' - STEPHEN FRY'Spectacular.' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN__________________We are living through an exciting revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age, and why some species live longer than others. Will we soon be able to cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan?In Why We Die, Ramakrishnan takes us on a riveting journey to the frontiers of biology. He explains the latest scientific understanding of exactly why we age and how we might prevent it. He examines the cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology and raises profound questions. Might death serve a necessary biological purpose? As science advances, what will it mean for us all if people start living longer? And how can we increase our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives?Why We Die is a narrative of uncommon insight and beauty from one of our leading public intellectuals.'An incredible journey.' - SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE'Joyfully alive' - STEVE BRUSATTE'Scientists do not come much more eminent than Venki Ramakrishnan... wonderfully readable... fascinating.' FINANCIAL TIMES*As heard on BBC Radio 4 Start the Week*Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 240mmItem Length: 156mmAuthor: Venki RamakrishnanGenre: Society & CultureTopic: Social Sciences, Science Nature & Math, Philosophy & SpiritualityItem Width: 36mmItem Weight: 540gType: Anthropology & SociologyRelease Year: 2024 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Format: Hardback
Release Date: 03/19/2024
Release Year: 2024
Book Title: Why We Die
Publication Name: Why We Die
Title: Why We Die
Subtitle: The New Science of Ageing and Longevity
ISBN-10: 152936924X
EAN: 9781529369243
ISBN: 9781529369243
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 240mm
Item Length: 156mm
Author: Venki Ramakrishnan
Genre: Society & Culture
Topic: Philosophy & Spirituality
Item Width: 36mm
Item Weight: 540g
Type: Anthropology & Sociology
