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Title: Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics
ISBN: 0060959681
Author:
Gary Zukav
Publicate Date: 2001-08-01
Publish: 2001-08-01
List Price: $15.00
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Paperback
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1: If you want to learn about particle physics...
Particle physics theory is more amazing and fantastic then I could have imagined. The depth of our understanding of the atom and particles are both beautiful and awesomely powerful.
When I was young (25) I did not know that I could understand particle physics or quantum mechanics. Worrying about my GPA I wouldn't even attempt it in college. But I read this book. Loved it. Read ten or so "real" books on quantum mechanics, string, astrophysics, then went back to learn classically physics. And learned how the equations work.
If you want to know particle physics for fun, I recommend this book. The book shows you many equations, but you don't have to work them. There will be plenty of time for that later, if you care to.
The author uses many analogies to Buddhism. They are helpful to some like me. For my generation, Buddhism was highly regarded. I learned how to meditate, otherwise the stories are nice but not necessarily true. They help illustrate points in the book. They help explain the science, but they are not science themselves. Don't worry about them if they don't appeal to you.
After learning about theoretical particle physics I read books on experimental physics and how particle accelerators and detectors work. I wanted to know exactly how the scientists knew what they said they knew. The physics in the book are provable, not everything has been proven, not all theories will be shown to be correct. Many of them are true, and have been proven before and after the book was written.
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2: Good read
Nutshell review - a fun introduction and overview of the mysteries and quirks of the world of quantum physics. A good read written in a easy to understand style for us laymen.
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3: A very hard book for me to understand the purpose/message
I tried to read this book, as I have really enjoyed all other books by Gary Zukav. This was the exception. I just couldn't get through the entire book, so maybe I missed the point or message of the book. It was not easy reading.
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4: I haven't recieved the item.
I have not recieved my order. The book "Dancing Wu Li Masters" has not arrived. I would like to get it soon.
Thank You
Ed Chevalley
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5: A classic in this genre
One of my favorites along with The Tao of Physics. If you like discussions bringing Western physics and Taoism together you should enjoy this.
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