Why we age : what science is discovering about the body's journey through life / Steven N. Austad.

New York : J. Wiley & Sons, [1997], ©1997.

xii, 244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

The paradox of aging -- Age inflation and the limits of life -- Has aging changed over time? -- Is aging genetic? -- Why does aging happen? -- The rate of living -- What evolution explains about aging -- What processes cause aging? -- Reproductive aging, menopause, and health -- Slowing aging and extending life: remedies and expectations.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-236) and index