Biology of Aging: Observations & Principles

by Robert Arking

Book Overview

This work looks at the biological mechansims of ageing in four parts. It looks at the definition and measurement of ageing; the evolution and description of ageing; theories of ageing; and prospects within research and the societal field of ageing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878930434
• ISBN13: 9780878930432
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Sinauer Associates
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

WOW!

I got this book because I used to do work on the author's lab and I was amazed by the work they were pursuing there. I have read other bio textbooks, but what strikes me most about this one is that if you really just want to read one, this one has got it all. It is a complete survey, of all that is known and being studied currently on the topic of aging. From how to study aging to the goals of society in aging to everything inbetween. From the stuff that works, to might works, to absolutely does not, this is an excellent overview of the field.