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Fritjof Capra's classic exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism is now in its third edition, for which book Capra has written a special afterword assessing the impact the book has made in the 15 years since its first publication and reflecting upon the ways in which recent scientific developments have tended to support the book's main thesis.
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"A brilliant best seller. . . . Lucidly analyzes the tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism to show their striking parallels with the latest discovery in cyclotrons."--"New York" magazine
"A pioneering book of real value and wide appeal."--"Washington Post"
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"A pioneering book of real value and wide appeal."--"Washington Post"
"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 you have done a magnificent and extremely important job."--"Joseph Campbell"
A brilliant best seller. . . . Lucidly analyzes the tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism to show their striking parallels with the latest discovery in cyclotrons. New York magazine
A pioneering book of real value and wide appeal. Washington Post
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 you have done a magnificent and extremely important job. Joseph Campbell"
Fritjof Capra has done research in theoretical high-energy physics at the University of Paris; the University of California; Stanford University; and Imperial College, London. He holds a PhD from the University of Vienna. Dr. Capra is the author of five international best sellers: The Tao of Physics (1975), The Turning Point (1982), Uncommon Wisdom (1988), The Web of Life (1996), and The Hidden Connections (2002).
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- PublisherFlamingo
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0006540236
- ISBN 13 9780006540236
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages384
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. The Tao of Physics, Capra's first book, challenges much of conventional wisdom by demonstrating striking parallels between ancient mystical traditions and the discoveries of 20th century physics. Seller Inventory # DADAX055326379X
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