- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Rider & Co; New edition edition (Mar 14 1991)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0712648720
- ISBN-13: 978-0712648721
- Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 2.7 x 21.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 399 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,524,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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".
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How to mislead one with semantics, Nov 21 2001
By bernie "webviator" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Dancing Wu Li Masters: Overview of the New Physics (Paperback)
Gary Zukav states in his introduction "I had never studied physics. In fact I didn't like science and I had no mathematical aptitude.On Opra (TV) he admitted that he does not have a TV which may explain his lack of contemporary physics let alone any depth.
I noticed that some reviewers refer to the "New Physics" is that like "New Age" or voodoo physics?
90% of the matter must be missing from this book. Or else how can he take physics out of context and make such fantastic leaps to religions parallels that he knows little of. He even twists the religion around to serve some unknown purpose.
Many people say they did not understand physics until this book; Surprises, you still do not. You now know what Zukav wished physics was. Take anti-mater for instants that do not mean the opposite of mater. And the relationship between particles has no correlation with the relationship of dogs and cats.
At least get it straight before mixing it up. Try reading some of these:
"The Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski". The book available everywhere the DVD's available from the UK and US.
"The Upanishads" by Eknath Easwaran (Editor), Michael N. Nagler (Photographer)
Or just about any mainstream material on physics and religion.
Then if you still want to mix worlds into one read someone saner:
"The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism" by Fritjof Capra.
Also on the fringe but not as radical as Zukav is a series called "What the Bleep." (Both in books and on video)
The Ascent of Man
The Ascent of Man (5 volume set)
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