Religion and the Implications of Radical Life Extension

Religion and the Implications of Radical Life Extension
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 199
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ISBN-10 : 9780230100725
ISBN-13 : 0230100724
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Book Synopsis Religion and the Implications of Radical Life Extension by : C. Mercer

Download or read book Religion and the Implications of Radical Life Extension written by C. Mercer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-08-31 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the science of 'radical life extension' is realized and the technology becomes widely available, it would arguably have a more radical impact on humanity than any other development in history. This book is the first concerted effort to explore implications of radical life extension from the perspective of the world's major religious traditions.


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