In this 1974 book a practising scientist and gifted expositor sets forth an exciting point of view on the nature of science and how it works.

v. 1. The collective use and evolution of concepts.

After a quarter of a century in print, Capra's groundbreaking work still challenges and inspires. This updated edition of The Tao of Physics includes a new preface and afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the twenty-five years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms the book has received, and examines future possibilities for a new scientific world.

This classic work is reissued with a new preface by the author. Written for non-scientists the idea is put forward that life on Earth functions as a single organism.

First published in 1982. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.