The Longevity Revolution: The Benefits and Challenges of Living a Long Life

A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST SCI-TECH BOOK OF THE YEAR

"This book has the potential to change the future of this country for the better,"-NEW ENGLAND JOURNALOF MEDICINE

Robert Butler must be counted as one of the princes of geriatric medicine in the United States. He has led a long and industrious career as physician, educator, medical civil servant, and, above all, champion of the elderly,...Butler's book offers a clear critique of he present gerontological situation as well as some perceptive solutions."—JOURNAL OF AMERICAN MEDICINE ASSOCIATION

"[The Longevity Revolution] is an enjoyable read that provides an engaging introduction to the subject of longevity-the problems and opportunities it creates and the solutions what we as individuals, and communities might adopt in order to cope with such a deepseated change. It is also packed with facts and references for those wishing to take their longevity studies to the next level."-PENSIONS WEEK

"Dr. Robert Butler's experience and expertise make his book an invaluable contribution to what is an increasingly vital issue in our society. His work has long been an inspiration to Jimmy and me in our own work in this field."—ROSALYNN CARTER

"Once every generation or so, a genuine intellectual pioneer emerges who sees the truly defining issues of our time and our collective future. Demographics and aging are clearly two such issues. And, as this book demonstrates yet again, Robert Butler has thought longer and deeper about these issues than anyone I know. He is a model for us all."—PETER G. PETERSON