The Dancing Wu Li Masters: Overview of the New Physics - Couverture souple

Zukav, Gary

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0712638172 ISBN 13 : 9780712638173

Editeur : Rider & Co, 1990

Synopsis

An account of the essential aspects of the new physics, for a general audience with little or no scientific or mathematical knowledge. Throughout the book the parallels with modern psychology and the metaphorical abstractions of Buddhism and Taoism are discussed. The book describes in detail current theories of quantum mechanics, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity and other more esoteric speculations. This is a new edition to coincide with the publication of the author's second book "The Seat of the Soul".

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is an account of the essential aspects of the new physics for those with little or no knowledge of mathematics or science. It describes current theories of quantum mechanics, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity and other speculations, alluding throughout to parallels with modern psychology and metaphorical abstractions to Buddhism and Taoism. The author has also written "The Seat of the Soul".

Revue de presse

"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" (Christophre Lehmann-Haupt New York Times)

"Recommended highly, both for those who want to understand the essential significance of modern physics and for those who are concerned with its implications for the possible transformation of the human consciousness" (Times Literary Supplement)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rider & Co
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0712638172
• ISBN 13: 9780712638173
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible