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 This is a great book on Quantum Physics, you just have to get past the Authors personal views on God June 11, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a really good book on Quantum Physics. I really want to give it 5 stars, but the draw back is that the Author is constantly injecting his views about God into book, which at times is very distracting. The book is good because it guides you through both the history of Quantum Physics, as well as its core concepts. If the Author is still alive, I hope that he will choose to release a new edition of this book that speaks to the new developments, discoveries and theories that have occured since the original publication of the book in the 1980's.
 Good overview for the popular audience of quantum physics July 19, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
A very good overview, written for the popular audience, of quantum physics, originally written in 1982, by physicist Heinz Pagels. The first part of the book deals with the history of the subject. The second part, the (then) newer stuff, including complex subjects like Bell's Theorem. Unfortunately, since Pagels died in a mountaineering accident in 1988, there hasn't been an update of the book (because of the speed of the scientific discovery, even the best science books can get quickly outdated). That's why the newer stuff in physics, mainly string theory, is not covered here. Still, a very good book.
 Cosmic Code March 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was mentioned in a previous book I have read (The Biology of Belief - Lipton). This book easily explains a tough subject like quantum physics. I found it strange that someone like myself (mostly read spiritual books) would enjoy a scientific discussion of the very small. I could not put the book down. If you enjoy reading spiritual books, you will enjoy this book.
Great outline of quantum theory January 2, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Wonderfully and lucidly written. Lays out most of the basics of quantum theory in an accessible way.
Good... July 5, 2005
0 out of 19 found this review helpful
Excellent transaction...would do business with again. Book a little more worn than stated.
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