On Comparative Longevity In Man And The Lower Animals - Couverture souple

Lankester, E Ray

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1163591610 ISBN 13 : 9781163591611

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

On Comparative Longevity In Man And The Lower Animals is a scientific book written by E. Ray Lankester. The book examines the lifespan of humans and animals and investigates the factors that contribute to their longevity. Lankester compares the lifespan of humans with that of various animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and mice. The book explores the role of genetics, environment, and lifestyle in determining lifespan. It also discusses the impact of disease, diet, and other factors on longevity. The book is based on scientific research and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of aging and longevity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Statements as to the Duration of Human Life .104 A. Hebrew 104 B. Individual Opinion 104 C. Chinese Division of life (S ir J. Bowring) .105 D. Flourens Division of Life 105 .O ld Men in China (S ir J. Bowring) .... 105 F. Shortness of German lives 106 G. Shortness of American Lives 106 H. Savages 107 I. Average A ge of Persons of various Occupations dying at fifty-one and upwards (G uy) .. .107 J. Average at Death of Sovereigns of various races dying at fifty-one and upwards (G uy) .. .108 K. Comparison of A ges at Death, of three centuries (G uy) 108 L. Comparative Longevity of Married and Unmarried .108 M. Comparative Longevity of more and less Distinguished Persons 109 N. Probable after-lifetime of Males at A ge x, from Fan and Quetelet 109 O. Probable after-lifetime of Females at A ge ,from Farr and Quetelet no P. Probable after-lifetime for Both Sexes, at A ge x, from Farr and Quetelet 111 Q. Probable after-lifetime at A ge #, from Old and Inaccurate Sources (Q uetelet). Both Sexes .. 112 R. Probable after-lifetime at A ge #, from Hendriks .. 113 S. Probable after-lifetime at A ge #, Both Sexes (S cotch lives) .. .114 T. Tables based on limited Data and relating to Sections of the Community .. .. .115 U. Calculations on a smaller Basis of Facts, by Dr. Guy
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1163591610
• ISBN 13: 9781163591611
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 148
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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