Staying Alive: The Varieties of Immortality

By Jason K. Swedene

Book Overview

This book explores the desire to live forever, which manifests itself in many forms. The author's self-expressed 'aim has been, simply, to write a readable book that will afford the reader an increased sensitivity to the many ways the desire for immortality has shaped history, philosophy, art, and literature.'

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761847588
• ISBN13: 9780761847588
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"