Overview
- The book is one of the first to address the ethics and implications of anti aging derived from bio-medicine
- The book explores the most recent data relating to regenerative medicine and its effect on the longevity of human beings
- The book is original in making explicit links between theory and aging in relation to sociological approaches
Part of the book series: International Perspectives on Aging (Int. Perspect. Aging, volume 41)
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
In a society where youthfulness and vitality are highly valued, the quest for anti-aging solutions has become increasingly popularized in bio-medical gerontology. However, navigating the vast sea of information, products, and treatments can be overwhelming; there is limited academic rigor and theoretic critique from sociological perspectives.
This book aims to demystify the concept of anti-aging and presents critical social approaches for maintaining a healthy life. By exploring the science, lifestyle factors, and power of bio-medicine, the book will provide readers with a comprehensive monograph to unlock the politics of anti-aging drawing from social approaches.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Professor Jason L. Powell PhD, FInstAM, FCMI, CSBP is CEO and President at Manchester Institute of Learning and Excellence and Adjunct Professor in Health and Aging at McMaster University. He is an elected Companion of the Society of Bereavement Practitioners (7th ever in history) and holds an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Liverpool bestowed for outstanding contribution to aging research.
Dr. Powell has interests in interdisciplinary research focusing on aging, social theory and social policy. He has held many research and knowledge exchange grants in the UK, EU and Asia and disseminated his research globally with many publications including 70+ academic books and hundreds of chapters and top ranked refereed journal articles, i.e., The Journal of Applied Gerontology; Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law; The Canadian Journal of Sociology; and The Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. Professor Powell is one of the most prolific researchers in the world.
His most recent books are The Sociology of Aging and Death (2022) (Springer Nature); and New Perspectives on Health and Social Care (2023) (Springer Nature).
Professor Powell is Editor-in-Chief of Illness, Crisis & Loss (SAGE).
He is also Co-Series Editor, International Perspectives on Aging and Co-Series Editor, International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration and Practice (Springer Nature).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Unravelling Anti-Aging
Book Subtitle: A Critical Sociological Assessment
Authors: Jason L. Powell
Series Title: International Perspectives on Aging
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-57856-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-57855-7Published: 26 April 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-57858-8Due: 27 May 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-57856-4Published: 25 April 2024
Series ISSN: 2197-5841
Series E-ISSN: 2197-585X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 146
Topics: Psychology, general, Social Sciences, general, Geriatrics/Gerontology, Social Theory