The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies

Transcriber’s Note:

THE PROLONGATION OF LIFE

EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION

PREFACE

PART I THE INVESTIGATION OF OLD AGE - I THE PROBLEMS OF SENILITY

PART II LONGEVITY IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM - I THEORIES OF LONGEVITY

PART III INVESTIGATIONS ON NATURAL DEATH - I NATURAL DEATH AMONG PLANTS

PART IV SHOULD WE TRY TO PROLONG HUMAN LIFE? - I THE BENEFIT TO HUMANITY

PART V PSYCHICAL RUDIMENTS IN MAN - I RUDIMENTARY ORGANS IN MAN

PART VI SOME POINTS IN THE HISTORY OF SOCIAL ANIMALS - I THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE RACE