- Gebundene Ausgabe: 322 Seiten
- Verlag: Prometheus Books (November 1995)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1573920223
- ISBN-13: 978-1573920223
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,6 x 16 x 2,9 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 3.7 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (7 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 497.870 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Concerned that mysticism seems to be invading physics, physicist Stenger embarks in this book on a voyage to debunk quackery in the quantum world. Heading his New Age opponents off at the pass, Stenger devotes a hefty chunk of his text to the experiments in which the behavior of electrons is interpreted as a wave/particle duality. According to his presentation, some mystics seize on that indeterminacy of the quantum world as evidence that hidden, supernatural forces seethe beneath the quantum world. Since electrons apparently move around regardless of time and space, surely the consciousness can, too? Stenger may have to tolerate such assertions when nonphysicists like Deepak Chopra write best-selling proclamations that the human mind is immortal. However, when esteemed collegial physicist-authors (e.g., Roger Penrose and Paul Davies) also see proofs of God in quantum theory or a purposefully designed universe, poor Stenger's patience runs out. His goal is to warn off readers of those authors. He also hopes to keep current physics students from making the same error, and libraries may consider acquisition with them in mind. Gilbert Taylor
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In this fascinating and accessible book, physicist Victor J Stenger guides lay readers through the key developments of quantum mechanics and the debate over its apparent paradoxes. In the process, he critically appraises recent metaphysical fads. Dr Stenger's knack for elucidating scientific ideas and controversies in language that the non-specialist can comprehend opens up to the widest possible audience a wealth of information on the most important findings of contemporary physics.
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A deep but essentially non mathematical overview of the progression of scientific theories relating to Quantum Physics. The thesis of the book was to refute the popular idea that recent discoveries in Quantum Mechanics have merged with and in fact provide a scientific support for metaphysical/religious philosophies. This to me was the less interesting part of the book. IN making his arguments Stenger takes the reader through a chronological history of the major discoveries in Quantum Physics. Although very deep for someone not trained in this discipline it is mostly understandable. The non mathematical reader is left hanging in a few places but overall one emerges with a general understanding of the important debates of the day in this field
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I enjoyed this book immensely. If you read The Dancing Wu Li Masters, then you must read this book as well. It will bring you back down (this is a good thing).
Mr. Stenger writes very clearly and puts forth a good dialogue about what is and is not quantum physics. Before jumping on the New Age quantum, "science and Eatern mysticism are the same" bandwagon, be certain you are educated on the story from someone who lives it. Mr. Stenger lives quantum physics.
While the language is different, the goal is the same -- Mr. Stenger is merely seeking truth. Truth does not conform to the way we wish, no matter how hard we try. This book is one way to make certain that we keep the truth we think we have in check.
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This book clears up all of the nonsense and mysticism surrounding quantum mechanics, and its mis-interpretation by non-scientists. As he shows, the world is a rational place after all.
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Filled with false assumptions
Boy you know, just reading one paragraph of Victor Stenger's writing makes it apparent that he's closed minded and filled with tons of a priori assumptions that he doesn't even... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 19. Mai 2000 von Winston Wu
Quantum mechanics, without the New Age mysticism
I recommend that you visit Stenger's own site for plenty of examples of his clear, accurate writing on a topic he knows intimately. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 16. Oktober 1998 veröffentlicht
No meaning or morals from philosophers of science, please.
Dr. Stenger stands in a long line of scientists who hold that any opinion or belief held outside of scientism is irrational and without merit. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 4. Oktober 1998 veröffentlicht
Outstanding (if reader moderately informed about physics)
If you read New Scientist level physics news, you will really like this. It takes you well beyond that level, but very accessibly, and opens new horizons mainly known to... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Oktober 1997 von whiteh@central.co.nz
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