The Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics by Gary Zukav Paperbac

Description: The Dancing Wu Li Masters by Gary Zukav It describes current theories of quantum mechanics, Einsteins special and general theories of relativity and other speculations, alluding throughout to parallels with modern psychology and metaphorical abstractions to Buddhism and Taoism. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Quantum physics for the laymanThis 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, Einsteins 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". Author Biography Gary Zukav is a spiritual teacher and author of the iconic #1 New York Times bestseller The Seat of the Soul. His other works include bestsellers The Dancing Wu Li Masters and Soul Stories. Over six million copies of his books are in print and translations are available in 32 languages. Review The most exciting intellectual adventure Ive 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 * Promotional Quantum physics for the layman Kirkus UK Review It was either this book, or Fritjof Capras Tao of Physics, to balance the Einstein inclusion. I chose this because the New York Times described it as the most exciting intellectual adventure since Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance which was another contender for this page. Whereas most of Einsteins attempts to explain life and the universe will never be fathomed by the layperson, Zukav makes it entertaining and understandable - linking hard science with modern psychology and Eastern mysticism. Although a little outdated scientifically, he succeeds in showing that how you should depend on more than just your senses and observations to understand the universe. (Kirkus UK) Kirkus US Review Can there be a true marriage of particle physics and psychedelia? Can an Esalen-inspired seminar on physics yield insights into Zen, enlightenment, or other transcendental phenomena? Gary Zukav sounds an emphatic yes as he explains how he, physicist David Finkelstein (Yeshiva University), and Al Chung-Liang Huang, a Tai Chi master who was leading a workshop at Esalen, met over dinner and evolved the concept of dancing Wu Li masters. Huang explained that physics was called Wu Li back in Taiwan where he learned it. And Wu Li means patterns of organic energy. It also means My Way, Nonsense, I Clutch My Ideas, and Enlightenment (used as chapter titles in the book). The dance is what physics "masters" do who elaborate theories and deal with the absurdities that sometimes characterize quantum physics. (Light as particle and wave, for example, the notion of spin when there is no spin. . . .) With this as theme, Zukav takes off to explain special and general relativity theory and the evolution of ideas in contemporary physics down to the current embarrassment of riches in particles with their various strange properties (including strangeness). When he sticks to Einstein thought experiments or simple examples not unlike those used in Gamow or Hoyle, the text is all right. Where the reader has cause for despair is in Zukavs enthusiastic jumps to Zen, right-left brain differences, Freud - or when he indulges in endless puns and uses his favorite foil for explanation, Jim de Wit. Pared of these excesses, this might be a good popularization. But that would be to eliminate just the East-West bridges Zukav wants to build. (Kirkus Reviews) Review Text The most exciting intellectual adventure Ive been on since reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Review Quote The most exciting intellectual adventure Ive been on since reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Promotional "Headline" Quantum physics for the layman Details ISBN0712648720 Author Gary Zukav Pages 352 Year 1991 ISBN-10 0712648720 ISBN-13 9780712648721 Format Paperback Imprint Rider & Co Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Publisher Ebury Publishing Subtitle An Overview of the New Physics DEWEY 539 Publication Date 1991-03-14 Illustrations 1 Short Title The Dancing Wu Li Masters Edition 2nd UK Release Date 1991-03-14 AU Release Date 1991-03-14 NZ Release Date 1991-03-14 Alternative 9781448175079 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1090987;

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