Space, Time and Beyond: Revised Edition (Paperback)

by Robert Toben (Author), Wolf (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Plume (May 25, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525477101
• ISBN-13: 978-0525477105
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #705,340 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The interpenetration of the universes has begun...., December 29, 2002

By	OAKSHAMAN "oakshaman" (Algoma, WI United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This seemingly light and trivial book covers some extremely heavy and profound concepts. In fact, it is amazing how well a few pictures, diagrams, and cartoons can clarify concepts better than chapters of dense text from more "scholarly" sources. Of course, if the pictures don't do it for you, there is the excellent commentary by Fred Allen Wolf, as well as, an extensive bibliography for further reading.

I've lost track of how many times I've read this little book since it first started to crack open my narrow Newtonian mind-set back in the '80's. It is an especially good book to read just before going to sleep- the subconscious loves to process this level of material. Here is the best introduction to not only the probably structure of the universe of space-time, but to what lies beyond it. You get very interesting speculations on the nature of paranormal phenomena, reincarnation, the nature of archetypes and the mythological level of perception, survival after death- all of which conventional "science" choses to reject or ignore.

I especially enjoyed the discussion of how quantum waves can affect all levels of existance simultaneously at different scales of organization from sub-atomic, to the natural world of normal perception, to the human mind, to the stellar and galactic level. It adds new significance to the ancient maxim, "As above, so below." This is especially true when you consider that human consciousness helps function as a co-creator of the perceived material world ( along with our higher Selves beyond space-time.) In fact, the purpose of existance seems to be to reunite ourselves with ourselves so that all of creation may become fully aware of itself in harmony.

Yeah, I know it sounds pretty "hippy-dippy", that is it does until you begin to seriously contemplate the true nature of things....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The clearest explanation of advanced physics I've ever read., March 31, 1998

By	Matthew L. Kandell "ProfEtc" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Space-Time and Beyond (Mass Market Paperback)

Space-Time and Beyond is without a doubt one of the most important scientific texts of our time. It is unassuming in its approach to physics and is very self conscious of its place in the larger historic procession of physics. The book offers explanations for right now. It never makes claims at "THE TRUTH". What it does do (and does quite well) is seek to explain current theories in advanced (ie quantum) physics to those without a scientific background. Similair to the "For Biginners" series of books, the authors have presented these theories in a series of cartoon like drawings that bring levity to the subject without undermining the importance of the concepts. However for the more technically minded there are research articles in the back of the book that explore these same topics in more detail. Furthermore it explores the ramifications and practical applications of these ideas. Truly, a book that will challenge the world view of those who have never been exposed to the ideas of modern physics.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Physics, metaphysics, telepathy, wormholes, time travel, January 12, 2004

By	Greta Maclean "Greta MacLean" (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This book of physics/metaphysics is clear enough for the layman, very suitable for a dabbler, and interesting enough for the expert. The cartoons cutely explain theories of the universe and consciousness, so that by the time you reach the commentary, you "get it". The deliberate splitting of the book into first cartoons and then commentary stimulates both hemispheres of the brain.