With this humane and important exploration of modern medication, Druin Burch examines the future of medicine, our changing physicalities and the implications of much longer life.

From birth to death and through the exploration of topics such as for example disease, sex, mind, eating and taking in, Burch tracks the future of medication by seeking at what’s already possible today. Weaving in insights from literature, art and history, The Shape of Things to Come considers the social complexity surrounding medicine as well as its impact on the humanities. As an expert in geriatric medicine Burch writes with a keen knowledge of the medical job. He outlines the areas of medication which have noticed the best improvements and optimistically offers insight into additional advancements.