Can We Live Forever: A Sociological and Moral Inquiry

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'Can We Live Forever' addresses the modern debate about the Life Extension Project, the by-product of revolutionary developments (actual and predicted) in bio-medicine, transplantation, cosmetic surgery, genetic counselling, stem cell research, cryonics, cloning and so forth, which cumulatively promise to deliver eternal life-or at least 'prolongevity'.

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'The range and depth of Bryan Turner's writing is of international renown and in 'Can We Live Forever' he attempts to provide both a sociological analysis of life extension and an unpacking of the moral and ethical implications of the technological advances that promise 'immortality'. [...] It makes fascinating reading.' -'Sociology of Health & Illness'

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Bryan S. Turner is the Alona Evans Distinguished Visiting Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College, USA.