About the book
\"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.\"
—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times
Gary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, a touchstone for readers of science and spirituality, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever written. Scientific American raves: \"Zukav is such a skilled expositor, with such an amiable style, that it is hard to imagine a layman who would not find his book enjoyable and informative.\" Accessible, edifying, and endlessly entertaining, The Dancing Wu Li Masters is back in a beautiful new edition—and the doors to the fascinating, dazzling, remarkable world of quantum mechanics and relativity are opened to all once again, no previous mathematical or technical expertise required.
Zukav’s celebrated guide makes the wonders of the new physics accessible to all, exploring mind-bending concepts like:
- The New Physics: Understand why the classical physics of Isaac Newton gave way to a strange, wonderful, and far more accurate new view of our universe.
- Einstein’s Theories Demystified: Grasp the profound implications of Relativity without a single equation, from time dilation to the nature of space-time.
- The Wave-Particle Duality: Delve into one of quantum theory’s central mysteries—how subatomic “particles” can be in two places at once and behave as both objects and waves.
- The Role of the Observer: Explore the startling idea that by the very act of observing reality, we play a role in creating it.
Editions of Dancing Wu Li Masters
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060959685
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061926389
Read an Excerpt
\"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.\"
—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times
Gary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, a touchstone for readers of science and spirituality, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever written. Scientific American raves: \"Zukav is such a skilled expositor, with such an amiable style, that it is hard to imagine a layman who would not find his book enjoyable and informative.\" Accessible, edifying, and endlessly entertaining, The Dancing Wu Li Masters is back in a beautiful new edition—and the doors to the fascinating, dazzling, remarkable world of quantum mechanics and relativity are opened to all once again, no previous mathematical or technical expertise required.
Zukav’s celebrated guide makes the wonders of the new physics accessible to all, exploring mind-bending concepts like:
- The New Physics: Understand why the classical physics of Isaac Newton gave way to a strange, wonderful, and far more accurate new view of our universe.
- Einstein’s Theories Demystified: Grasp the profound implications of Relativity without a single equation, from time dilation to the nature of space-time.
- The Wave-Particle Duality: Delve into one of quantum theory’s central mysteries—how subatomic “particles” can be in two places at once and behave as both objects and waves.
- The Role of the Observer: Explore the startling idea that by the very act of observing reality, we play a role in creating it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dancing Wu Li Masters about?
\"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.\"
—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times
Gary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, a touchstone for readers of science and spirituality, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever written. Scientific American raves: \"Zukav is such a skilled expositor, with such an amiable style, that it is hard to imagine a layman who would not find his book enjoyable and informative.\" Accessible, edifying, and endlessly entertaining, The Dancing Wu Li Masters is back in a beautiful new edition—and the doors to the fascinating, dazzling, remarkable world of quantum mechanics and relativity are opened to all once again, no previous mathematical or technical expertise required.
Zukav’s celebrated guide makes the wonders of the new physics accessible to all, exploring mind-bending concepts like:
- The New Physics: Understand why the classical physics of Isaac Newton gave way to a strange, wonderful, and far more accurate new view of our universe.
- Einstein’s Theories Demystified: Grasp the profound implications of Relativity without a single equation, from time dilation to the nature of space-time.
- The Wave-Particle Duality: Delve into one of quantum theory’s central mysteries—how subatomic “particles” can be in two places at once and behave as both objects and waves.
- The Role of the Observer: Explore the startling idea that by the very act of observing reality, we play a role in creating it.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dancing Wu Li Masters?
Mathematics and Science > Astronomy, space and time > Cosmology and the universe
Where can I read a sample of Dancing Wu Li Masters?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060959685
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dancing Wu Li Masters?
Gary Zukav
Who is the Publisher of the book Dancing Wu Li Masters?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dancing Wu Li Masters is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060959685) and ebook(ISBN 9780061926389)
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