Natural causes : an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying, and killing ourselves to live longer
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New York, New York : Twelve, 2019.
ISBN
9781455535897, 1455535893
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Carol Stream Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 306.9/EHR | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, New York : Twelve, 2019.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xv, 247 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781455535897, 1455535893
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-234) and index.
Description
Ehrenreich's core philosophy holds that aging people have the right to determine their quality of life and may choose to forgo painful and generally ineffective treatments. She presents evidence that such tests as annual physicals and Pap smears have little effect in prolonging life; investigates wellness trends, including mindfulness meditation; and questions the doctrine of a harmonious "mindbody" and its supposed natural tendency to prolong life. Mostly, she urges that we recognize that death is natural, that we enjoy our lives while we can, and that we disabuse ourselves of any self-serving notions of post-mortem permanence or even influence.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ehrenreich, B. (2019). Natural causes: an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying, and killing ourselves to live longer . Twelve.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ehrenreich, Barbara. 2019. Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer. Twelve.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ehrenreich, Barbara. Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer Twelve, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ehrenreich, Barbara. Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer Twelve, 2019.
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