About the book
Pulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Robert Butler coined the term \"ageism\" and made \"Alzheimer's\" a familiar word. Now he brings his formidable knowledge and experience in aging issues to a recent and unprecedented achievement: the extension of human life expectancy by thirty years. As Butler shows, our society had not yet adapted to this change.
The U.S. has not made a research investment in aging. Only eleven medical schools out of 145 have geriatrics departments compared to England where geriatrics is the number two specialty. We have not solidified private pension plans or strengthened Social Security to ensure that people do not outlive their resources. In this urgent and ultimately optimistic book, Dr. Butler shows why and how we must re-examine our personal and societal approach to aging right now, so that the boomers and the generations that follow may have a financially secure, vigorous, and healthy final chapter life.
Editions of The Longevity Revolution
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781586485535
- EBook
- ISBN 9781586488550
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Pulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Robert Butler coined the term \"ageism\" and made \"Alzheimer's\" a familiar word. Now he brings his formidable knowledge and experience in aging issues to a recent and unprecedented achievement: the extension of human life expectancy by thirty years. As Butler shows, our society had not yet adapted to this change.
The U.S. has not made a research investment in aging. Only eleven medical schools out of 145 have geriatrics departments compared to England where geriatrics is the number two specialty. We have not solidified private pension plans or strengthened Social Security to ensure that people do not outlive their resources. In this urgent and ultimately optimistic book, Dr. Butler shows why and how we must re-examine our personal and societal approach to aging right now, so that the boomers and the generations that follow may have a financially secure, vigorous, and healthy final chapter life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Longevity Revolution about?
Pulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Robert Butler coined the term \"ageism\" and made \"Alzheimer's\" a familiar word. Now he brings his formidable knowledge and experience in aging issues to a recent and unprecedented achievement: the extension of human life expectancy by thirty years. As Butler shows, our society had not yet adapted to this change.
The U.S. has not made a research investment in aging. Only eleven medical schools out of 145 have geriatrics departments compared to England where geriatrics is the number two specialty. We have not solidified private pension plans or strengthened Social Security to ensure that people do not outlive their resources. In this urgent and ultimately optimistic book, Dr. Butler shows why and how we must re-examine our personal and societal approach to aging right now, so that the boomers and the generations that follow may have a financially secure, vigorous, and healthy final chapter life.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Longevity Revolution?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Geriatric medicine
Where can I read a sample of The Longevity Revolution?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781586485535
How long is The Longevity Revolution and how many pages does it have?
The Longevity Revolution has 576 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Longevity Revolution?
Robert N. Butler
Who is the Publisher of the book The Longevity Revolution?
PublicAffairs
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Longevity Revolution is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781586485535) and ebook(ISBN 9781586488550)
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