The Clock of Ages: Why We Age, How We Age, Winding Back the Clock
The Clock of Ages: Why We Age, How We Age, Winding Back the Clock
Cambridge University Press | August 13, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0521594561 | 348 pages | DJVU | 5.8 MB
Cambridge University Press | August 13, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0521594561 | 348 pages | DJVU | 5.8 MB
The Clock of Ages: Why We Age, How We Age, Winding Back the Clock
John J. Medina (Author)
This is simply a fantastic book. Research scientist Medina (bioengineering, Univ. of Washington Sch. of Medicine) discusses what death is, what it is not, and the biological process of how we get there. He is able to take general readers through very complex and involved biological concepts and leave them asking for more. Medina explains the normal operation of separate body systems, such as the skin or the brain, and how the aging process affects them. He includes ample illustrations to summarize difficult concepts. Interesting asides about noted historical figures are strewn throughout the text to help illustrate the topic at hand. For instance, Medina uses a story about Rudolph Valentino's demise to talk about aging and death.