Isbn: 9781025873725 - old age the major involution the physiology & pathology of the aging process (5 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Old Age the Major Involution the Physiology & Pathology of the Aging Process' is a profound scientific examination of the biological phenomenon of aging. Written by the distinguished pathologist Aldred Scott Warthin, this work explores the concept of senescence not merely as a series of unrelated ailments, but as a fundamental and natural 'major involution' inherent to the human life cycle. The text provides a detailed analysis of the structural and functional changes that occur within the body's tissues and organs as they age. Warthin meticulously distinguishes between the normal physiological decline of the organism and the specific pathological conditions that frequently arise in later life. By examining the regressions of various systems, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the aging process from both clinical and biological perspectives. This work serves as a significant landmark in the history of gerontology and medical science. It offers valuable historical insight into the early 20th-century understanding of life expectancy, cellular biology, and the inevitable progression of the human body. It is an essential resource for scholars and readers interested in the evolution of medical thought regarding the nature of old age and the biological destiny of the human species.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Old Age the Major Involution the Physiology & Pathology of the Aging Process" is a profound scientific examination of the biological phenomenon of aging. Written by the distinguished pathologist Aldred Scott Warthin, this work explores the concept of senescence not merely as a series of unrelated ailments, but as a fundamental and natural "major involution" inherent to the human life cycle. The text provides a detailed analysis of the structural and functional changes that occur within the body's tissues and organs as they age. Warthin meticulously distinguishes between the normal physiological decline of the organism and the specific pathological conditions that frequently arise in later life. By examining the regressions of various systems, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the aging process from both clinical and biological perspectives. This work serves as a significant landmark in the history of gerontology and medical science. It offers valuable historical insight into the early 20th-century understanding of life expectancy, cellular biology, and the inevitable progression of the human body. It is an essential resource for scholars and readers interested in the evolution of medical thought regarding the nature of old age and the biological destiny of the human species.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…