Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Description
In this illuminating history of human longevity, Steven Johnson explores the scientific breakthroughs, public-health reforms, and social changes that have dramatically extended life expectancy over the past few centuries. From sanitation and vaccines to safer food, medicine, and public policy, he reveals how progress often emerged through unexpected collaborations, hard-won discoveries, and collective action. The book also examines the ethical and societal questions created by longer lives, including inequality, aging populations, and the future of health. Blending vivid storytelling with accessible research, it offers a compelling account of how humanity gained its extra years—and what we choose to do with them.
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hardcover
Riverhead Books
Published May 11, 2021
320 pages
ISBN: 9780525538851
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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