Quantum Implications: Essays in Honour of David Bohm

Book Overview

David Bohm is one of the foremost scientific thinkers of today and one of the most distinguished scientists of his generation. His challenge to the conventional understanding of quantum theory has led scientists to reexamine what it is they are going and his ideas have been an inspiration across a wide range of disciplines. Quantum Implications is a collection of original contributions by many of the world' s leading scholars and is dedicated to David Bohm, his work and the issues raised by his ideas.
The contributors range across physics, philosophy, biology, art, psychology, and include some of the most distinguished scientists of the day. There is an excellent introduction by the editors, putting Bohm's work in context and setting right some of the misconceptions that have persisted about the work of David Bohm

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415069602
• ISBN13: 9780415069601
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

understanding quantum physics

i believe the book would merit 5 stars if all essays were by david bohm. however, they are not. those not written by him are written by collegues and make very interesting reading material. however, they do not look at the issues in the same way that the honoree did.