Dancing Wu Li Masters - An Overview of the New Physics by Gary Zukav (US edition, paperback) - 9780060959685

“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 TimesGary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, 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 physics are opened to all once again, no previous mathematical or technical expertise required.With its unique combination of depth, clarity, and humor that has enchanted millions, this beloved classic by bestselling author Gary Zukav opens the fascinating world of quantum physics to readers with no mathematical or technical background. "Wu Li" is the Chinese phrase for physics. It means "patterns of organic energy," but it also means "nonsense," "my way," "I clutch my ideas," and "enlightenment." These captivating ideas frame Zukav's evocative exploration of quantum mechanics and relativity theory. Delightfully easy to read, The Dancing Wu Li Masters illuminates the compelling powers at the core of all we know.The much-loved classic introduction to quantum physics is written for students with no mathematical or technical background. “Wu Li” is the Chinese word for physics. It means “Patterns of Organic Energy,” but it also means “Nonsense,” “My Way,” “I Clutch My Ideas,” and “Enlightenment.” These enchanting ideas form the framework through which Zukav weaves his exploration of quantum mechanics and relativity theory. Surprisingly clear and easy to read, The Dancing Wu Li Masters explains that the Wu Li Master dances with his student. The Wu Li Master does not teach, but the student learns. The Wu Li Master always begins at the center, the heart of the matter. This book deals not with knowledge, which is always past tense anyway, but with imagination, which is physics come alive, which is Wu Li. Most people believe that physicists are explaining the world. Some physicists even believe that, but the Wu Li Masters know that they are only dancing with it. In exquisite detail, Zukav covers such topics as:• Bohr’s model of the atom• Newton’s physics • subatomic “particles”• Organic and inorganic• Schrödinger’s cat• Galilan relativity principle• the S Matrix • the quantum model of the atom• space-time continuum• Gravity and acceleration • quantum field theory • anti-particles