In this fascinating and accessible book, physicist Victor J. Stenger guides the lay reader 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 nonspecialist can comprehend opens up to the widest possible audience a wealth of information on the most important findings of contemporary physics.
"Written in the plainest possible way for the average reader. . . it will bring you up-to-date on the latest discoveries." New Scientist (UK)
"Much metaphysical and unscientific nonsense is talked these days; it is good to see this kind of misinformation about modern science given the treatment it deserves. For this, we applaud Victor Stenger." The Christian Parapsychologist (UK)
". . .clear and easy to understand, even when dealing with the most abstract of ideas." The American Rationalist
"A welcome antidote to the misuse and abuse of quantum mechanics . . ." Skeptic
"At last I have found a readable essence of quantum mechanics which, for me at least, makes good sense. . . . highly recommended . . . excellent bibliography. . ." Australian & New Zealand Physicist
"Excellent review of the interpretations of modern physics and their misuse and misunderstanding by those who seek to promote personal worldviews that go beyond the material world . . . Physical scientists will find the volume especially rewarding." Science Books & Films
". . .an interesting, provocative, informative and impassioned attempt to rescue physics from the contemporary unscientific or anti-scientific appropriations of its softer-edged, theoretical self-description. " Times Literary Supplement
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