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The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism
by Fritjof Capra
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9781570625190 |
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
This updated edition of The Tao of Physics includes a new preface and afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the twenty-five years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms the book has received, and examines future possibilities for a new scientific world view.
Fritjof Capra received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Vienna and has done research in high-energy physics at several European and American universities. He writes and lectures extensively about the philosophical implications of modern science and is the author of several books, including The Turning Point and The Web of Life. He is a founding director of the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California, and lives in Berkeley with his wife and daughter.
Book News Annotation:
The seventies best-seller tying East (Hinduism, Taoism, and Buddhism)
and West (science, namely physics) here includes a new preface and an
afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the 25
years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms of the
book, and examines the possibilities for a new world view. Capra
received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of
Vienna and is the founding director of the Center for Ecoliteracy in
Berkeley, California.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Review:
"A pioneering book of real value and wide appeal." The Washington Post
Review:
"A brilliant best-seller....Lucidly analyzes the tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism to show their striking parallels with the latest discoveries in cyclotrons." New York Magazine
Review:
"Fritjof Capra, in The Tao of Physics, seeks...an integration of the mathematical world view of modern physics and the mystical visions of Buddha and Krishna. Where others have failed miserably in trying to unite these seemingly different world views, Capra, a high-energy theorist, has succeeded admirably. I strongly recommend the book to both layman and scientist." V. N. Mansfield, Physics Today
Review:
"I have been reading the book with amazement and the greatest interest, recommending it to everyone I meet and, as often as possible, in my lectures. I think [Capra has] done a magnificent and extremely important job." Joseph Campbell
Synopsis:
After a quarter of a century in print, Capra's groundbreaking work still challenges and inspires. This updated edition of The Tao of Physics includes a new preface and afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the twenty-five years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms the book has received, and examines future possibilities for a new scientific world.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9781570625190
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Shambhala Publications
- Location:
- Boston :
- Subject:
- Philosophy
- Subject:
- Physics
- Subject:
- Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Subject:
- Eastern
- Subject:
- Religion and science
- Subject:
- Mysticism
- Subject:
- Eastern - General
- Copyright:
- 1999
- Edition Number:
- 25
- Edition Description:
- Anniversary
- Series Volume:
- 671
- Publication Date:
- January 2000
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Y
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 9.04x6.08x.95 in. 1.08 lbs.
