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War of the Worldviews

Science vs. Spirituality
by Leonard Mlodinow
Chopra, Deepak & Leonard Mlodinow. War of the Worldviews: Science vs. Spirituality. Harmony: Crown. Oct. 2011. c.336p. illus. index. ISBN 9780307886880. $26. SCI
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Doctor and acclaimed spiritual expert Chopra (The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes) and Caltech physicist Mlodinow (The Drunkard's Walk) have teamed up to present two sides of some of the most difficult questions facing science and spirituality. In response to ponderings like "What is life?" and "How did the universe emerge?" each writes a brief response from his own perspective. While spirituality and religion are not synonymous, Chopra well represents the panreligious spiritual point of view. Offering both respect and insight, the authors provide an excellent summary of contemporary thought on issues of science and religion, helping to expand the discussion in new directions.
VERDICT Highly recommended for readers interested in how scientific and spiritual worldviews differ and concur and for those who want an overview of both. [See Prepub Alert, 4/25/11.]
Reviewed by Eric D. Albright, Tufts Univ. Lib., Boston , Sep 15, 2011
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