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BL
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847778
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Capra, Fritjof.
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| Title & Author
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The Tao of physics : : an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism /\ by Fritjof Capra.
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| Edition Statement
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Fifth edition.
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| Publication Statement
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Boston, Mass. :: Shambhala Publications,, [2010]
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[New York] :: Distributed in the United States by Random House
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, ©2010
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1 online resource (366 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0834822989
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: 9780834822986
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1590308352
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9781590308356
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| Notes
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"35th anniversary ed. with a new preface by the author"--Cover.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-354) and index.
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| Contents
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The way of physics: Modern physics : a path with a heart? ; Knowing and seeing ; Body language ; The new physics -- The way of Eastern mysticism: Hinduism ; Buddhism ; Chinese thought ; Taoism ; Zen -- The parallels: The unity of all things ; Beyond the world of opposites ; Space time ; The dynamic universe ; Emptiness and form ; The cosmic dance ; Quark symmetries : a new koan? ; Patterns of change ; Interpenetration -- Epilogue.
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| Abstract
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Studies similarities between the concept of a harmonious universe that emerges from the theories of modern physics and the vision of a continuously interactive world conceived by Eastern mystics.
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Mysticism.
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Physics-- Philosophy.
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Mysticism.
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Physics-- Philosophy.
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SCIENCE / Energy
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SCIENCE / Mechanics / General
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SCIENCE / Physics / General
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| Dewey Classification
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530/.01
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| LC Classification
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QC6.C277 2010eb
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| Parallel Title
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Exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
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: Parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
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