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Quantum Reality:

Beyond the New Physics
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Random House Digital, Inc., Sep 21, 2011 - Science - 288 pages
This clearly explained layman's introduction to quantum physics is an accessible excursion into metaphysics and the meaning of reality.  Herbert exposes the quantum world and the scientific and philosophical controversy about its interpretation.


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User Review  - Rebecca Stovall - Goodreads

Very well written book that provides insight to some of our greatest thinkers; such as Bohr and Einstein. In the final conclusion, Einstein still debates the quantum theory grounds and declares it ... Read full review

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User Review  - Simon Vigneault - Goodreads

A very approachable yet not watered down overview of quantum physics. Read full review

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TitleQuantum Reality: Beyond the New Physics
AuthorNick Herbert
PublisherRandom House Digital, Inc., 2011
ISBN030780674X, 9780307806741
Length288 pages
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